Restaurant Manager Job at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers in Wethersfield

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!

Benefits (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

• 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

As the Restaurant Manager, you support the Restaurant Leader in day‑to‑day operations and uphold Raising Cane’s standards and culture while managing shift operations.

Job Environment

The physical work environment includes working in a fast‑paced kitchen, requiring extended periods of physical exertion (walking, standing, lifting, bending) and interaction with customers. It also involves both indoor and outdoor work in varied temperatures, handling food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, and commercial cleaning products requiring personal protective equipment.

Impact & Responsibilities

• Ensure operations meet Raising Cane’s standards in all restaurant zones during a shift.
• Act as manager on duty and handle opening and closing duties.
• Manage cash handling and ensure accountability.
• Enforce Raising Cane’s policies and standards.
• Execute shift‑management meetings; maintain operations and safety standards.
• Use required tools, forms and logs to support shift execution, document results and take corrective action when needed.
• Direct crewmembers during a shift.
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Utilize reward and recognition program for crewmembers.
• Authorize employee functions requiring manager approval (e.g., discounts, promotions, timeclock overrides).
• Ensure cleanliness of the restaurant and that the facility is in good working order.
• Complete 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 written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaboratively.
• Able to recognize problems, set goals, execute and convert plans into action to solve problems.
• Knowledge and skills in staffing, scheduling, people and cost management.
• Proficient in a variety of technology systems including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and able 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.
• Must complete all required Raising Cane’s company training programs.
• 1+ years of restaurant or retail management experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Additional Information & EEO Statement

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

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.