Growth Restaurant Leader

Raising Cane's•Chino, CA

9h•$88,000 - $148,000

About The Position

The Growth Restaurant Leader is a Raising Cane’s 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, collaborating with that leader to meet performance milestones before and after opening. Responsibilities also include overseeing the training team’s performance, completing NRO administrative duties, and supporting operations and people development. The work environment includes a fast-paced kitchen and interaction with customers. Work takes 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. The position may require working a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, as well as travel for work-related functions and training. The posting describes a base salary starting at $88,000 and potential monthly incentives; total target cash may range from $88,000 to $148,000, depending on restaurant performance and eligibility. The salary fields elsewhere in the posting list a minimum and maximum of $88,000.

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 Raising Cane’s Restaurant Leader role.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple changing priorities.
Self-driven, flexible, highly energetic, and equipped with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Able to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaboratively.
Able to recognize problems, set goals, create plans, and put plans into 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 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.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

New restaurant opening experience preferred.
Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead NRO strategy, oversee daily restaurant operations, and enforce 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 all facets of operations and provide feedback to support strategy development and execution across financial, people, and operations management.
Execute shift management in accordance with Raising Cane’s operational and safety standards.
Conduct restaurant performance-standard observation walks, document results using available tools, and take corrective action when needed.
Lead the NRO process and train the Restaurant Leader while deployed.
Collaborate with the Restaurant Leader to meet performance milestones before and after opening.
Oversee the training team’s performance and complete NRO administrative duties.