Growth Restaurant Leader

Raising Cane's•Santa Ana, CA
•$88,000 - $143,000

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, working in collaboration with that leader to meet performance milestones before and after opening. The position oversees the training team’s performance, handles NRO administrative duties, and supports operations and people development. The physical work environment includes a fast-paced kitchen and customer interaction. Work takes place inside and outside in varied temperatures and involves food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, and commercial cleaning products requiring personal protective equipment. The job 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 old.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple changing priorities.
  • Self-driven, flexible, energetic, and possesses 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.

Nice To Haves

  • New restaurant opening experience.
  • Some college.

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 in financial, people, and operations management.
  • 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.
  • Lead the NRO process and train the Restaurant Leader while deployed.
  • Oversee the training team’s performance and perform NRO 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.
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