Restaurant Manager

Initial hiring pay range: $18 / hour

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.

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

Responsibilities

• Ensures operations meet Raising Cane’s standards in all restaurant zones during a shift
• 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
• Directs crewmembers during a shift
• Provides exemplary customer service
• Utilizes reward and recognition program 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 written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• Able to recognize problems, set goals, and execute plans to solve them
• Knowledge and skills in staffing, scheduling, people, and cost management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Able to work varied shifts (days, evenings, weekends) and travel as needed for work-related functions
• Must complete all required Raising Cane’s company training programs
• 1+ years of restaurant or retail management experience
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

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

Perks & Rewards for Restaurant Managers:

• Weekly Pay* (except in some states like California, where pay is bi-weekly)
• Competitive pay + monthly bonus
• Paid Time Off & Sick time
• 8 paid Holidays a year** (some locations may vary)
• Early closure for company events
• Casual Work Attire
• Perkspot Employee Discount Programs