Assistant Restaurant Leader

Raising Cane's; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing restaurant chain in Westminster seeks an Assistant Restaurant Leader to support daily operations, manage staff, and ensure high standards of service and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in restaurant or retail management, possess strong communication skills, and be detail-oriented. This role requires flexibility to work various shifts and a valid UK driver's licence. Join us to be part of our thriving team culture!

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant or retail management experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid UK driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Leader in daily operations.
• Hire, train, and manage hourly crewmembers.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the restaurant.
• Provide exemplary customer service and handle cash management.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Flexible and energetic

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Some tertiary education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

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.

Responsibilities

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

General to the role:

• 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

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 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
• GCSEs or equivalent required, some tertiary education preferred
• Possess a valid UK driver's licence

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!