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Raising Cane's
Area Director - Upstate New York
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What they do
A Vice President of Operations oversees all operations for a company or organization. Manages product development, construction, production, purchasing, and customer service as well as preparing budgets, overseeing scheduling and monitoring budget costs.
$178,944 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- Company Description
- At Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers®, we serve only the most craveable chicken finger meals - it's our One Love!
- Job Description
- The
- Area Leader of Restaurants (ALR)
- is a field-based leader responsible for directing and operating restaurants within an assigned area, while leveraging, directing, and collaborating with the Area Business Unit team.
- Your Impact and Responsibilities
Restaurant Support:
- + Delivers high-performing and best-in-class operations by leading and inspiring all restaurant crewmembers, identifying areas of opportunity, holding accountability, and celebrating successes in the restaurants + Ensures company restaurant activities and operations are aligned to Raising Cane's vision, mission, core values, and non-negotiables + Directs and operates restaurants while leveraging, directing, and collaborating with marketing, training, recruiting and growth functional leaders (Area Business Unit) + Builds and executes operational plans from the ground up + Delivers operations performance aligned to sales driven and profit smart philosophy + Trains restaurant leaders to manage and operate Raising Cane's crew appreciation program + Maintains full responsibility for financial performance that directly impacts area restaurant operations and is accountable to all aspects of the restaurants' EBITDAR - budget planning, management, and performance •
Business Unit Team Support:
- + Identifies current needs and gaps to directly support from the Business Unit team to achieve desired results + Directs area marketing support by developing and improving plans to effectively utilize media, sponsorships, and active community involvement + Directs area training support to assist underperforming restaurants, certify training restaurants, facilitate rollouts, and assess effectiveness of current training programs + Directs area recruiting support to assess needs, build recruitment strategies, and allocate resources to attract and onboard all levels of restaurant crewmembers + Conducts regular business reviews in conjunction with the Area Business Unit team •
RSO and Functional Crew Collaboration:
- + Collaborates with functional leaders to screen and hire best-in-class functional experts for the Area Business Unit team + Collaborates with functional leaders in all personnel management of the Business Unit team which include compensation, performance reviews, expense management, and PTO review and approvals + Provides insight and feedback to RSO and functional crewmembers on the effectiveness and usefulness of all restaurant programs, systems, and tools + Recognizes when potential gaps in support, processes, and/or tools for the restaurants exist and notify the appropriate parties for resolution + Leverages appropriate forums to ensure all RSO and functional crewmembers are aligned to the goals and objectives of the Area Business Unit team •Qualifications•+ 4+ years' experience in the restaurant industry with multi-unit leadership experience + Multi-unit retail or restaurant operations experience + Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities that may be constantly changing + Strong decision-making capabilities and able to deliver within tight deadlines + Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills + Able to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaboratively + Action and results orientated with a strong commitment to quality and date-driven results + Able to see the "big picture" and focus on unit level performance concurrently + Able to work a varied schedule related to business needs including days, evenings, and weekends + Required to live within assigned area and ability to travel when needed +
Microsoft Proficient:
Word, Excel & Power Point + High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's in related field preferred + Possess a valid driver's license _Starting from $120,000 - $150,000 annually plus additional incentives- _ + The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a performance bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.
- 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.