Regional Leader of Restaurants (Raising Cane's - Hawaii, Guam, & Alaska) Job Listing at Panda Restaurant Group in United States of America (Job ID P1-1510595-1)

Description

Summary of Job Description:

The Regional Leader of Restaurants (RLR) is a field-based leader responsible for directing and operating restaurants within an assigned region, while leveraging, directing and collaborating with the Regional Business Unit team. This role is fully accountable for all restaurants within their region including new restaurant growth, revenue and sales growth, profitability, and human capital management. The RLR is focused on near-term, restaurant-level results in the region which in turn creates sustainable and long-term value for the company.

You'll get a chance to:

Restaurant Support

• Delivers best-in class operations by leading and inspiring all restaurant crewmembers, identifying areas of opportunity, holding accountability, and celebrating successes in the restaurants
• Ensures restaurant activities and operations are aligned to Raising Cane's vision, mission, core values, and non-negotiables
• Assesses and develops plans to build and retain high performing leaders and teams with an emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving, and business acumen
• Delivers operations performance aligned to the sales driven and profit smart philosophy
• Trains area leaders to oversee and ensure effective execution of all Raising Cane's systems and programs
• Maintains full responsibility for financial performances that directly impacts regional restaurant operations and is accountable to all aspects of the restaurants' EBITDAR – budget planning, management and performance

Business Unit Team Support

• Leads and develops the Area Business Unit team to support Raising Cane's company restaurant needs and growth plans
• Identifies current needs and gaps to direct support from the Business Unit team to achieve desired results
• Directs regional marketing support by developing plans to effectively utilize media, sponsorships, and active community involvement
• Directs regional training support to assist underperforming restaurants, certify training restaurants, facilitate rollouts, and assess effectiveness of current training programs
• Directs recruiting support to assess needs, build recruitment strategies, and allocate resources to attract and onboard all levels of restaurant crewmembers
• Directs facilities support to address all restaurant facility needs, routine maintenance, and equipment needs in each area
• Leverages crew relations support to assist in fact finding, policy adherence, and crewmember support needs
• Conducts regular business reviews with the Regional and Area Business Unit teams

RSO and Functional Crew Collaboration

• Collaborates with functional leaders to screen and hire best-in-class functional experts for the Regional & Area Business Unit teams
• 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
• Supports, drives, and executes the successful introduction and upgrading of new operational concepts, food products, equipment and/or technology considered for system-wide implementation
• 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 & functional crewmembers are aligned to the goals and objectives of the Regional and Area Business Unit teams

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Qualifications - External

Your background and experience: 

• 6+ years' experience in the restaurant industry with multi-unit leadership experience
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: M2: $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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ADA Statement:

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations.  If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.