Assistant Restaurant Leader - Edison, New Jersey

Raising Canes; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant Restaurant Leader to support daily operations and uphold high standards of service. In this fast-paced role, you will manage hiring, onboarding, and performance of team members while ensuring excellent customer service and operational efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a company focused on community and culture, providing a fulfilling work environment. If you're passionate about leading teams and making a difference in the restaurant industry, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & Pharmacy Benefits

401(k) With Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off & Sick time

Casual Work Attire

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant or retail management experience required.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Leader in daily operations and uphold company standards.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, and performance of hourly crewmembers.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Company Description

Pay is based on location, experience, and qualifications.
Monthly incentives after training vary and are based on restaurant profitability.

At Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers we serve only the best tasting and most craveable chicken finger meals. It’s our ONE LOVE. Our Crew make it happen, our Culture makes it unique and the Community makes it all worthwhile.

Every talented Crewmember in our Restaurant Support Office (RSO) is important to our success and a value to our rapidly growing Company. We all work with a sense of purpose and focus on our chicken finger meals, Customers, Crew, Communities and Company Culture. We are constantly striving to Raise The Bar. The future for Raising Cane’s is growth focused and we’re on the path to being one of the top 10 restaurant companies in the United States.

Benefits offered 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
• 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!*
• 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

Your Role at Raising Cane’s:

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.

Your Impact and 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

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