Assistant Restaurant Leader - Starting at $63k/annually

About the role

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 Crewmember is important to our rapid growth and enduring success. Now is your chance to join the Team and Raise The Bar!

Responsibilities

• Hire and terminate all hourly, non‑management crewmembers.
• Own the onboarding, status change, and payroll process for all hourly crewmembers.
• Create crewmember work and training schedules.
• Manage the performance of all hourly crewmembers (development, coaching, redirective communication, documentation, and other performance‑management tasks).
• Act as manager on duty and open and close the restaurant.
• Manage cash handling and ensure accountability.
• Enforce Raising Cane’s policies and standards.
• Execute shift‑management meetings and uphold Raising Cane’s operations and safety standards.
• Use required tools, forms, and logs to support shift execution, document results, and take corrective action when needed.
• Deploy crewmembers during a shift.
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Utilize the reward and recognition program for the crewmembers in the restaurant.
• Authorize employee functions requiring manager approval (e.g., discounts, promotions, time‑clock overrides).
• Ensure cleanliness of the restaurant and that the facility is in good working order.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Detail‑oriented, organized and able to manage multiple priorities that may be constantly changing.
• 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 and analyze 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, Outlook) and able 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.
• 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

• 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

Perks & Rewards

• 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

Pay

• Weekly pay (except in some states, e.g., California, where pay is bi‑weekly).
• Competitive base pay plus a monthly bonus opportunity.