Assistant Restaurant Leader

Job Description

Assistant Restaurant Leader at Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers® is responsible for supporting the Restaurant Leader in day‑to‑day operations and upholding Raising Cane’s standards and culture in all areas of restaurant operations.

The physical work environment includes a fast‑paced kitchen setting with extended periods of walking, standing, lifting, and bending, as well as working inside and outside in varied temperatures. It also involves handling food products, allergens, commercial cleaning products, and using personal protective equipment.

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

• 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, 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.

Starting from $55,000 annually plus a monthly training incentive of $750. Pay is based on location, experience, and qualifications, and may vary. Monthly incentives are tied to restaurant profitability.

• Competitive base salary plus monthly bonus.
• Weekly pay (or bi‑weekly in some states).
• Paid time off & sick time; 8 paid holidays a year.
• Early closure for company events.
• Casual work attire.

• 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 budgeting 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.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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