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Company DescriptionAt Raising Canes Chicken Fingers we serve only the best tasting and most craveable chicken finger meals. Its our ONE LOVE. Our Crew make it happen, our Culture makes it unique and the Community makes it all worthwhile.Every talented Crewmember 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 and grow our number of restaurants all over the world.Job DescriptionYour Role at Raising Canes:The Area Leader of Restaurants (ALR) is a field-based leader responsible for directing and operating multiple restaurants within an assigned area, while leveraging and directing the Area Business Unit team. This role is fully accountable for all restaurants within an area including new restaurant growth, revenue and sales growth, profitability, and human capital management. The AL is focused on near-term, restaurant-level results in the area which in turn create sustainable and long-term value for the company. This role operates with autonomy and authority across multiple locations.Your Impact and Responsibilities:Restaurant Support Maintains full responsibility for financial performance that directly impacts restaurant operations and is accountable to all aspects of the restaurants EBITDAR including financial reporting and forecasting, budget planning and management, and financial performanceEngages, negotiates and monitors services/contacts with outside vendorsStays abreast of compliance initiatives and laws impacting restaurant operations in their Area, including implementing compliance measuresDirects the implementation of Company policiesBuilds and executes operational plans from the ground up, including updating operational plans by conferring with Managers to formulate, implement, and review these plansPlans, organizes coordinates, and directs resources in their Area, including directing restaurant leadership while leveraging and directing the leaders overseeing marketing, training, recruiting and growth (Area Business Unit)Determines higher-level staffing needs at restaurants, including planning and selection of more senior ManagersOversees and manages the performance and development of restaurants (and leadership) in their AreaEnsures training provided to restaurant leadership as appropriateAudits operations at restaurants and implements changes to processes to improve productivityDelivers high-performing and best-in-class operations by leading and inspiring all restaurant Managers, and Crewmembers, identifying areas of opportunity, holding accountability, and celebrating successes in the restaurantsEnsures all Company restaurant activities and operations are aligned to Raising Canes vision, mission, core values, and non-negotiablesDelivers operations performance aligned to sales driven and profit smart philosophyTrains restaurant leaders to manage and operate Raising Canes Crew appreciation programBusiness Unit Team Support Identifies current needs and gaps to directly support from the Business Unit team to achieve desired resultsDirects area marketing support by developing and improving plans to effectively utilize media, sponsorships, and active community involvementDirects area training support to assist underperforming restaurants, certify training restaurants, facilitate rollouts, and assess effectiveness of current training programsDirects area recruiting support to assess needs, build recruitment strategies, and allocate resources to attract and onboard all levels of restaurant crewmembersConducts regular business reviews in conjunction with the Area Business Unit teamRSO and Functional Crew CollaborationCollaborates with functional leaders to screen and hire best-in-class functional experts for the Area Business Unit teamCollaborates with functional leaders in all personnel management of the Business Unit team which include compensation, performance reviews, expense management, and PTO review and approvalsProvides insight and feedback to RSO and functional crewmembers on the effectiveness and usefulness of all restaurant programs, systems, and toolsRecognizes when potential gaps in support, processes, and/or tools for the restaurants exist and notify the appropriate parties for resolutionLeverages appropriate forums to ensure all RSO and functional crewmembers are aligned to the goals and objectives of the Area Business Unit teamQualificationsRequirements for Success:4+ years experience in the restaurant industry with multi-unit leadership experienceMulti-unit retail or restaurant operations experienceDetail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities that may be constantly changingStrong decision-making capabilities and able to deliver within tight deadlinesSelf-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skillsAble to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaborativelyAction and results orientated with a strong commitment to quality and date-driven resultsAble to see the big picture and focus on unit level performance concurrentlyAble to work a varied schedule related to business needs including days, evenings, and weekendsRequired to live within assigned area and ability to travel when neededMicrosoft Proficient: Word, Excel & Power PointHigh school diploma or equivalent; Bachelors in related field preferredPossess a valid drivers licenseAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Career Privacy Notice