Growth Restaurant Leader (Frequent Travel Required)
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 collaboratively to meet performance milestones before and after opening. It also oversees the training team’s performance, handles NRO administrative duties, and supports restaurant operations and people development. The role operates in a fast-paced kitchen and involves interacting with customers. The work environment includes indoor and outdoor work in varied temperatures, working with food products and common allergens, and using or working around industrial equipment and commercial cleaning products. Personal protective equipment may be required. The work involves 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, profit and loss (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.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability 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 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.
- 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 new restaurant opening 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 operational areas and provide feedback to support strategy development and execution, including financial, people, and operations management.
- Manage shifts in accordance with Raising Cane’s operations and safety standards.
- Conduct restaurant performance standards observation walks, document results using available 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 per 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
