Assistant Restaurant Leader

Job Summary

Starting from $65,000 - $75,000 annually plus monthly training incentive of $750. Pay is based on location, experience, and qualifications. Monthly incentives after training vary and are based on restaurant profitability.

At Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers®, we serve only the most craveable chicken finger meals – it’s our One Love! Known for our great Crew and cool Culture, we follow a Work Hard. Have Fun. philosophy. Raising Cane’s is the fastest‑growing chicken concept around and is on track to be a Top 10 Restaurant Brand in the United States. Each Crew member is important to our rapid growth and enduring success.

Now is your chance to join the Team and Raise The Bar!

• Company‑provided life and disability insurance
• Hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness
• 401(k) with employer match (age 21 & older)
• Access to financial advisors for budget and retirement planning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Crew member assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Medical, dental, vision & pharmacy benefits
• Dependent care & healthcare flexible spending accounts
• One Pass gym membership program

• Weekly pay*
• Competitive pay + monthly bonus
• Paid time off & sick time
• 8 paid holidays a year**
• Early closure for company events
• Casual work attire
• Perkspot employee discount programs*

* Raising Cane’s pays weekly, except in some states (e.g., California) where the company pays bi‑weekly.

** Some locations may vary.

The Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader is an Assistant Restaurant Leader with Raising Cane’s that is also responsible for supporting new restaurant openings (NRO) by providing oversight of the training team and supporting their development. The Assistant Growth Restaurant Leader is also responsible for training the hourly restaurant managers and Assistant Restaurant Leaders while deployed. This role will be tasked with supporting the day‑to‑day operations of the restaurant before and after opening, and upholding Raising Cane’s standards and culture in all areas of restaurant operations.

The Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader will lead NRO when needed.

Physical and environmental conditions: fast‑paced kitchen environment requiring walking, standing, lifting, bending; interactions with customers; both inside and outside work in varied temperatures; working with and around food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, commercial cleaning products requiring personal protective equipment, and physical activities necessary to complete job duties.

• Leads the training team and oversees trainer development.
• Leads the new restaurant setup and organization and ensures full and accurate completion.
• Enforces Raising Cane’s policies and standards.
• Executes shift management meeting Raising Cane’s operations and safety standards.
• Performs restaurant performance standards observation walks and uses tools to document results and take corrective action when needed.
• Supports strategy planning and execution in all areas of operations.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities that may constantly change.
• Self‑driven, flexible, 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 convert plans into action to solve problems.
• Proficient in a variety of technology systems including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly.
• Able to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends and travel as needed for work‑related functions and training.
• 3+ years of restaurant or retail management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of labor laws, staffing, scheduling, people and cost management.
• New restaurant opening experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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