Restaurant Jobs in Raleigh, NC
Restaurant jobs in Raleigh, North Carolina are in strong demand across fast-casual, full-service dining, and hospitality venues concentrated in Downtown Raleigh, the North Hills district, and the Glenwood South corridor. Employers hiring right now include Raising Cane's, Cook Out Restaurants, and China Won. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Starting from $62,000 annually plus monthly training incentive
- Pay is based on location, experience, and qualifications etc.
- Monthly incentives after training vary and are based on restaurant profitability
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 offered for all 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 for Restaurant Managers:
- Weekly Pay!*
- Competitive pay + monthly bonus
- Paid Time Off & Sick time
- 8 paid Holidays a year**
- Early closure for company events
- Casual Work Attire
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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
Job Description
Your Role at Raising Cane’s:
The Growth Restaurant Leader is a Restaurant Leader with Raising Cane’s that is also responsible for providing strategic direction for each new restaurant opening (NRO) they support. This role is responsible for leading the NRO process and training the Restaurant Leader while deployed. The Growth Restaurant Leader works in collaboration with the Restaurant Leader to meet all performance milestones before and after opening. This role is tasked with the oversight of the training team’s performance, NRO admin duties and supports all operations and people development.
The physical work environment includes working in a fast-paced kitchen environment (which requires extended periods of physical exertion, such as walking, standing, lifting and bending) and interacting with customers. It also includes both inside and outside work in varied temperatures, working with and around food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, commercial cleaning products that require the use of personal protective equipment and physical activities necessary to complete the responsibilities of the job.
Your Impact and Responsibilities:
- Leads NRO strategy and oversees daily restaurant operations and enforces Raising Cane’s policies and standards
Leads daily restaurant operations and enforces Raising Cane’s policies and standards
Develops the growth team and ensures all performance standards are met
Supports staffing, scheduling, training and performance management
Utilizes reward and recognition program for the crewmembers in the restaurant
Audits all facets of operations and delivers feedback to support strategy development and execution with financial, people and operations management
Executes shift management meeting Raising Cane’s operations and safety standards
Performs restaurant performance standards observation walks and uses tools to document results and take corrective action when needed
Qualifications
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 analytical, written and verbal communication skills
Able to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaboratively
Able to recognize problems, set goals, create plans and convert plans into action to solve problems
Proficient in a variety of technology systems including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly
Able to meet the selection criteria for Raising Cane’s Restaurant Leader role
Able to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends and travel as needed for work-related functions and training
5+ years of restaurant or retail management experience
Advanced knowledge of labor laws, staffing, scheduling, people, P&L and financial management
New restaurant opening experience preferred
Must be 18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred
Possess a valid driver’s license
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Restaurant Jobs in Raleigh: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a restaurant job in Raleigh?
The strongest hiring happens in Raleigh's Downtown district, North Hills, and Glenwood South, where full-service restaurants, hotel dining outlets, and fast-casual chains all recruit actively. Independent spots in Midtown and the Warehouse District favor candidates with previous front-of-house or kitchen experience, while larger hotel and entertainment groups near the Convention Center tend to hire for multiple roles at once and offer more structured onboarding for newer workers.
Which companies hire restaurants in Raleigh?
Companies currently hiring restaurants in Raleigh include Raising Cane's, Cook Out Restaurants, and China Won, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Raleigh's mix of independently owned dining concepts, regional hospitality groups, and national chains means openings exist across a wide range of service styles and kitchen environments.
Are there remote restaurant jobs in Raleigh?
Yes, though remote work is rare in restaurant roles since most positions require an on-site physical presence. About 0% of restaurant openings tied to Raleigh are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be corporate or administrative roles such as restaurant marketing, operations coordination, or regional management rather than floor or kitchen positions.
How can I get a restaurant job in Raleigh with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Raleigh is applying for host, busser, or dishwasher roles at the city's many fast-casual and casual-dining spots in North Hills and Glenwood South, where turnover creates consistent openings. Larger hotel dining outlets near downtown often hire entry-level food runners and banquet staff with on-the-job training included. Showing flexibility across lunch and dinner shifts and holding a current North Carolina food handler certification gives newer candidates a clear edge over the competition.
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