Growth Restaurant Leader (Frequent Travel Required)
About The Position
The Growth Restaurant Leader is a Restaurant Leader responsible for providing strategic direction for each new restaurant opening (NRO) they support. The role leads the NRO process and trains the Restaurant Leader while deployed, collaborating with that leader to meet performance milestones before and after opening. The position also oversees the training team’s performance, handles NRO administrative duties, and supports restaurant operations and people development. The position involves work in a fast-paced kitchen and interaction with customers. The environment includes inside and outside work in varied temperatures, working with food products and common allergens, and using industrial equipment and commercial cleaning products with required personal protective equipment. Physical activities include extended 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 old.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage changing priorities.
- Self-driven, flexible, energetic, and equipped 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 put 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead NRO 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 reward and recognition programs for restaurant crewmembers.
- Audit operational areas and provide feedback to support strategy development and execution across financial, people, and operations management.
- Execute shift management in accordance with Raising Cane’s operations and safety standards.
- Conduct restaurant performance-standard observation walks, document results using tools, and take corrective action when needed.
- Lead the NRO process and train the Restaurant Leader while deployed.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
