Growth Restaurant Leader (Frequent Travel Required)

Raising Cane's•Durham, NC

5d•$62,000 - $65,000

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 with that leader to meet performance milestones before and after opening. Responsibilities also include overseeing the training team’s performance, handling NRO administrative duties, and supporting operations and people development. The work environment includes a fast-paced kitchen and interaction with customers. 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 position requires extended physical exertion, including walking, standing, lifting, and bending. The listed starting salary is $62,000 annually, with a monthly training incentive of $1,500. After training, monthly incentives vary with restaurant profitability and are estimated at approximately $2,500 to $3,000. The stated compensation range is $62,000 to $65,000 yearly, with pay based on location, experience, and qualifications.

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.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple changing priorities.
Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic, 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 turn 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.
Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

New restaurant opening experience.
Some college.

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 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 new restaurant opening process and train the Restaurant Leader while deployed.
Oversee training team performance and complete new restaurant opening administrative duties.