Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader

Raising Cane's•New York, NY
•$70,000 - $78,000

About The Position

The Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader is an Assistant Restaurant Leader who supports new restaurant openings (NRO), provides oversight of the training team, and supports team development. While deployed, the role trains hourly restaurant managers and Assistant Restaurant Leaders. It supports day-to-day restaurant operations before and after opening, upholds Raising Cane’s standards and culture, and leads NRO when needed. The role works in a fast-paced kitchen environment and interacts with customers. The physical work environment includes extended periods of walking, standing, lifting, and bending; work inside and outside in varied temperatures; and working with food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, and commercial cleaning products requiring personal protective equipment.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of restaurant or retail management experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of labor laws, staffing, scheduling, people management, and cost management.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple changing priorities.
  • Self-driven, flexible, and energetic, with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to work effectively and efficiently independently and collaboratively.
  • Able to recognize problems, set goals, create plans, and take action to solve problems.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and able to learn and adapt to new systems quickly.
  • Able to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, and travel as needed for work-related functions and training.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

  • New restaurant opening experience.
  • Some college.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the training team and oversee trainer development.
  • Lead new restaurant setup and organization and ensure full and accurate completion.
  • Enforce Raising Cane’s policies and standards.
  • Execute shift management while meeting Raising Cane’s operations and safety standards.
  • Conduct restaurant performance standards observation walks, document results using tools, and take corrective action when needed.
  • Support strategy planning and execution across all areas of operations.
  • Train hourly restaurant managers and Assistant Restaurant Leaders while deployed.
  • Support day-to-day restaurant operations before and after restaurant openings, and lead new restaurant openings when needed.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.
  • Dependent care and healthcare flexible spending accounts.
  • Company-provided life and disability insurance.
  • Hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage.
  • 401(k) with employer match for employees age 21 and older.
  • Access to financial advisors for budget and retirement planning.
  • One Pass Gym Membership Program.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Crewmember Assistance Program.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Weekly pay, except in some states where pay is bi-weekly.
  • Competitive pay and monthly bonus; monthly incentives after training vary and are based on restaurant profitability.
  • Paid time off and sick time.
  • Eight paid holidays a year.
  • Early closure for company events.
  • Casual work attire.
  • Perkspot employee discount programs.
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