Executive Assistant, Office of the Founder

Raising Canes; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the restaurant industry seeks an Executive Assistant to support their Founder. Responsibilities include managing schedules, facilitating communication, and coordinating logistics for events and travel. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting executives, effective time management skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a relevant role supporting high-profile individuals.
• Ability to manage executive schedules and logistics effectively.
• Strong collaboration and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Founder in various business and personal activities.
• Manage executive schedules and project management tasks.
• Coordinate travel logistics and ensure seamless execution.

Skills

Time Management

Project Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, business, or related field

Job description

Company Description

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!

Job Description

Your Role at Raising Cane’s:

The Office of the Founder Executive Assistant is responsible for supporting planning and execution of all Founder initiatives. This role travels interchangeably with the Chief of Staff to support Founder activities including business meetings, business and personal events, and other travel as required.

Your Impact and Responsibilities:

• Work under the direction of the Chief of Staff supporting Founder activities
• Provide strategic support and execution
• Implement and track priorities and progress towards goals and organizational objectives
• Support project management needs for cross-functional projects ensuring high level of communication, responsiveness, and execution
• Support internal and external communications on behalf of Office of the Founder
• Manage executive schedules, meetings, and logistics
• Execute travel logistics and onsite tasks including traveling to support the Founder ensuring seamless logistics on trips, at brand activations, etc.

Qualifications

Travel Requirements:

• As required

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years in relevant role with proven track record of success
• Previous experience supporting a CEO and/or Founder and high-profile constituents
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or related field
• Effective time management, project management, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate, influence, and motivate others
• Ability to be adaptable and handle high-stress situations and adjust in rapidly changing environments
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times

Additional Information

The physical work environment for this role includes a combination of working from a home-based office, representing Raising Cane’s out in the community, traveling throughout the region, as well as time spent in our Restaurants. This can and will include working in a fast-paced kitchen and interacting with and serving customers. This requires extended periods of physical exertion such as walking, standing and lifting. It also includes working both inside and outside in varied temperatures, with and around food products and common allergens, industrial equipment, commercial cleaning products, and requires use of personal protective equipment and ergonomic activities necessary to complete the job function.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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