Professional Summary
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Paul Belair

Raising Cane's
Wasilla,AK
7
Years of experience

Operations Manager with a proven track record at Raising Cane's, excelling in team leadership and operational efficiency. Skilled in inventory management and problem-solving, I have driven improvements in service speed and guest satisfaction, consistently enhancing performance and fostering a motivated team environment.

Work History

Operations Manager

3 Months
Raising Cane's | 08.2026 - Current
  • Directed daily restaurant operations to maintain service speed, food quality, and guest satisfaction.
  • Supervised crew performance, coached shift leaders, and reinforced standards across front- and back-of-house teams.
  • Managed scheduling, labor controls, and shift coverage to support efficient staffing levels.
  • Monitored inventory, product ordering, and stock rotation to reduce waste and maintain readiness.
  • Reviewed sales trends and operational results to identify process improvements and workflow gaps.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.

Restaurant Manager

2 Years 8 Months
Raising Cane's | 12.2023 - 08.2026
  • Directed daily restaurant operations to maintain speed, accuracy, and guest satisfaction.
  • Trained team members on service standards, safety procedures, and food preparation.
  • Monitored food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation compliance across all work areas.
  • Resolved guest concerns quickly to protect service consistency and brand standards.
  • Coordinated cash handling, register accuracy, and closing procedures for accountability.

Certified Trainer

2 Years 3 Months
Raising Cane's | 09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Trained new crew members on Raising Cane's service standards, kitchen procedures, and station readiness.
  • Demonstrated proper food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness practices during daily operations.
  • Instructed team members on chicken finger prep, drive-thru flow, and order accuracy.
  • Reinforced brand standards through consistent coaching on hospitality and customer service.

Crew Member

1 Year 3 Months
Mcdonalds | 04.2020 - 07.2021
  • Produced quality orders in a timely manner
  • Served guests while maintaining positive customer experience
  • Resolved guest conflicts to ensure guest satisfaction upon departure.

Education

High School Diploma

Cyberlynx | Wasilla, AK

Skills

Problem-solving
Team leadership
Operations management
Customer service
Inventory management
Operational efficiency
Planning and implementation

Timeline

Operations Manager

Raising Cane's
08.2026 - CurrentRead More

Restaurant Manager

Raising Cane's
12.2023 - 08.2026Read More

Certified Trainer

Raising Cane's
09.2021 - 12.2023Read More

Crew Member

Mcdonalds
04.2020 - 07.2021Read More

Cyberlynx

High School Diploma
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Paul Belair