Assistant Restaurant Leader

Location: 1605 West Henderson St, Cleburne, TX 76033

About the Role

Starting from $55,000 annually plus a 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.

The Assistant Restaurant Leader supports the Restaurant Leader in day-to-day operations, upholding Raising Cane’s standards and culture. The role involves working in a fast-paced kitchen environment with extended periods of physical exertion (walking, standing, lifting, bending) and interacting with customers. Work includes both inside and outside environments in varied temperatures, handling food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, and commercial cleaning products requiring personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Hires and terminates all hourly, non-management crewmembers
• Owns the onboarding, status change, and payroll process for all hourly crewmembers
• Creates crewmember work and training schedules
• Manages the performance of all hourly crewmembers (development, coaching, redirective communication, documentation, and other performance management tasks)
• Acts as manager on duty, opens and closes the restaurant
• Manages cash handling and ensures accountability
• Enforces Raising Cane’s policies and standards
• Executes shift management, meeting Raising Cane’s operations and safety standards
• Uses required tools, forms, and logs to support shift execution, document results, and take corrective action when needed
• Deploys crewmembers during a shift
• Provides exemplary customer service
• Utilizes reward and recognition programs for crewmembers
• Authorizes employee functions requiring manager approval (e.g., discounts, promotions, timeclock overrides)
• Ensures cleanliness of the restaurant and facility maintenance
• Completes other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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 both independently and collaboratively
• Able to recognize and analyze problems, set goals, create plans, and convert plans into action
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Able to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and travel as needed for work-related functions and training
• 3+ years of restaurant or retail management experience
• 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

Benefits

For All Full-time Restaurant Managers:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Pharmacy Benefits
• Dependent Care & Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-provided Life and Disability insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
• 401(k) with Employer Match (age 21 & older)
• Access to financial advisors for budget and retirement planning
• One Pass Gym Membership Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Crewmember Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

For Restaurant Managers:

• Weekly Pay* (bi-weekly in some states, e.g., California)
• 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.