Growth Restaurant Leader

Raising Cane's•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Growth Restaurant Leader is a Restaurant Leader who provides strategic direction for each new restaurant opening (NRO) they support. The role leads the NRO process and trains the Restaurant Leader while deployed, working collaboratively to meet performance milestones before and after opening. Responsibilities also include overseeing the training team’s performance, completing NRO administrative duties, and supporting restaurant operations and people development. The physical work environment includes a fast-paced kitchen and interaction with customers. The work may take place indoors and outdoors in varied temperatures and involves food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, and commercial cleaning products requiring personal protective equipment. The role requires extended physical exertion, including walking, standing, lifting, and bending.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of restaurant or retail management experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of labor laws, staffing, scheduling, people management, P&L, and financial management.
  • Able to meet the selection criteria for the Raising Cane’s Restaurant Leader role.
  • Able to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, and travel as needed for work-related functions and training.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage 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 turn plans into action.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and able to learn and adapt to new systems quickly.

Nice To Haves

  • New restaurant opening experience.
  • Some college education.

Responsibilities

  • Lead new restaurant opening strategy and oversee daily restaurant operations while enforcing Raising Cane’s policies and standards.
  • Develop the growth team and ensure performance standards are met.
  • Support staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management.
  • Use the reward and recognition program for restaurant crewmembers.
  • Audit operational areas and provide feedback to support strategy development and execution in financial, people, and operations management.
  • Execute shift management while meeting operations and safety standards.
  • Conduct restaurant performance standards observation walks, document results using tools, and take corrective action when needed.
  • Lead the new restaurant opening process and train the Restaurant Leader while deployed.
  • Oversee the training team’s performance and complete new restaurant opening administrative duties.

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.
  • Paid time off and sick time.
  • Eight paid holidays a year.
  • Early closure for company events.
  • Casual work attire.
  • Perkspot employee discount programs.
  • Monthly training incentive of $1,500.
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