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Assistant Restaurant Leader

Kahului, HI · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

The Assistant Restaurant Leader is responsible for supporting the Restaurant Leader in day-to-day operations of the restaurant and upholding Raising Cane's standards and culture in all areas of ...

Raising Cane's

Assistant Restaurant Leader

Kahului, HI · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

The Assistant Restaurant Leader is responsible for supporting the Restaurant Leader in day-to-day operations of the restaurant and upholding Raising Cane's standards and culture in all areas of ...

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AspectAssistant Restaurant LeaderRestaurant Manager
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer certifications in hospitality or managementHigh school diploma; often preferred to have hospitality or management certifications
Work EnvironmentAssists in daily restaurant operations, supports staff, and reports to the Restaurant ManagerOversees all restaurant functions, manages staff, and ensures customer satisfaction
ResponsibilitiesSupports management, handles customer issues, and assists with staff trainingLeads staff, manages schedules, controls costs, and maintains service quality

The Assistant Restaurant Leader works closely with the Restaurant Manager to support daily operations and staff, often focusing on specific areas like customer service or training. The Restaurant Manager holds broader responsibilities, including overall management, strategic planning, and financial oversight. Both roles require strong communication skills and industry knowledge, but the Manager has greater authority and accountability within the restaurant.

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Assistant Restaurant Leader

Honolulu, HI

Raising Cane's
Food Services and Drinking Places • 10K+ employees
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$24 - $27/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 1,560 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Assistant Restaurant Leader is responsible for supporting the Restaurant Leader in day-to-day operations of the restaurant and upholding Raising Cane's standards and culture in all areas of restaurant operations.


The physical work environment includes working in a fast-paced kitchen environment (which requires extended periods of physical exertion, such as walking, standing, lifting and bending) and interacting with customers. It also includes both inside and outside work in varied temperatures, working with and around food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, commercial cleaning products that require the use of personal protective equipment and physical activities necessary to complete the responsibilities of the job.


Purpose of the position:

  • 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 (e.g. development, coaching, redirective communication and documentation, and other performance management tasks)
  • Acts as manager on duty and 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 program for the crewmembers in the restaurant
  • Authorizes employee functions requiring manager approval (e.g. discounts, promotions, timeclock overrides, etc.)
  • Ensures cleanliness of the restaurant and ensures the facility is in good working order
  • Completes other duties as assigned


Requirements for Success:

  • 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 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
  • 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


Perks

  • Monthly bonus potential
  • Closed on Major Holidays including New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas**
  • FREE meal while working a shift
  • Paid Time Off*

$24 per hour - $27 per hour


*Paid time provided to those who meet service and/or eligibility requirements

**Locations may vary

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Todd personifies the entrepreneurial spirit - the promise that with dedication, drive, hard work and a great concept, dreams can be achieved. Only 24 years old when he began his journey, Todd and his Crew have grown Raising Cane’s from a single campus Restaurant to one of the fastest-growing large restaurant brands in the U.S. As CO-CEO, Todd remains actively involved with all aspects of the brand, making Raising Cane’s one of the few founder-led restaurant companies of its size. What does it mean to be a part of our Crew? Whether you are working in a Restaurant or a Support Office, we’re one team - each contributing our own unique personalities, skills and talents toward making the most craveable Chicken Finger meals and growing Restaurants all over the world. And all that growth equals a lot of opportunity! If this sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to have you as a part of our Crew.

Industry

Food services and drinking places and retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Baton Rouge, LA, US

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