Assistant Manager

Cattle Baron Restaurants; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Ins.

Sign on Bonus

Two Weeks Paid Vacation after one year

Relocation assistance

Advancement opportunities

Direct Deposit

Commission Pay

Job summary

Cattle Baron Restaurants is seeking an Assistant Manager for one of our NM locations. Under the General Manager, you will plan, direct, and coordinate operations and personnel for a single restaurant, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and financial targets.

We offer a competitive salary starting around $50,000 per year, with opportunities for advancement, a sign-on bonus, and relocation options. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are provided along with two weeks of paid vacation

Qualifications

• One year or more full service or fast food Management experience.
• Excellent leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitors restaurant operations to ensure food quality and customer service meet high standards.
• Counts money, runs reports, and uses a computer.
• Enforces company policies and procedures; acts as an effective supervisor and communicator.
• Maintains the Manager's log and documents events.
• Assists with interviews, schedules, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensures guest satisfaction with food quality and service.
• Aids General Manager with cost controls and profitability.
• Creates staff schedules and orders supplies.

Skills

Management experience

People skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Flexible schedule

Team leadership

Communicator

Cash handling

Budget discipline

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager

About Cattle Baron:

Cattle Baron Restaurants, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 1976 in Portales, New Mexico by the founder and CEO of the company, Jeff Wilson. Jeff Wilson Purchased “Bob’s Steak House” upon completion of his service in the United States Air Force at Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico. He promptly renamed the location to “Cattle Baron Steak & Seafood Restaurant”. Jeff operated this location for eight years before embarking on a successful expansion program. Cattle Baron restaurants can be found in Hobbs, Las Cruces, Portales, Roswell and Ruidoso in New Mexico, in Texas we have locations in Midland and in El Paso.

Assistant Manager Benefits:

• $50,000 + per year salary
• Advancement opportunities
• Salary is negotiable based on experience.
• Possibility of relocation.
• Sign on Bonus.
• Competitive Wages.
• Excellent work environment.
• Two Weeks Paid Vacation after one year.
• Direct Deposit.
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance.
• Commission Pay

About the Job:

The Assistant Manager, under the supervision of the General Manager, is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating operations andpersonnel for a single restaurant.In the absence of the General Manager, the Assistant Manager directs restaurant operations to ensure compliance with the corporation,health and safety standards and acceptable financial performance.

Assistant Manager Responsibilities:

• Monitors all restaurant operations and conditions to ensure the quality of the food and customer service is to the highest standards.Monitoring includes; employee job performance, food & labor costs, budgets, sales, food & beverage preparation, storage, inventory & preparation.Vendor invoices, food ordering, & accepting deliveries.
• Must be able to accurately & efficiently count money, do reports, and have some computer knowledge.
• Must know, understand and be able to enforce company policies & procedures.
• Must be an effectivesupervisor & communicator.
• Documents events in the Redbook/Manager’s log.
• Must be able to rectify guest complaints..
• Assists with interviews, schedules, & disciplining employees.
• Responsible for guest satisfaction with their food quality & service.
• Assist the General Manager with effective cost controls & profitability.
• Assigns duties and responsibilities to employees depending on the needs of the restaurant.
• Make sure all areas of the restaurant are stocked, clean, and in proper working order.
• Ability to work in any position in the restaurant at any given time.
• Keep your employees motivated, resolve conflicts, and make hard decisions.
• Create schedules and order supplies.
• Aware of health & safety standards.
• Maintains documentation in employee personnel files.
• Responsible for all aspects of the restaurant on the General Manager’s day off.

Assistant Manager Qualifications:

• One year or more full service or fast food Management experience required.
• Exercises good judgment.
• Must be enthusiastic, cooperative, & willing to adapt.
• Outgoing personality.
• Meets people easily.
• Problem solver.
• Must possess good decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Strong stamina to work long or split shifts.
• Attention to details is essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple projects, & meet deadlines.
• Highly organized.
• Must be efficient in time management & a multi-tasker.
• Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends, & holidays.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed.

Since 1976, Cattle Baron has proudly served the finest steaks, seafood, and salad this side of the Pecos. What began as a single steakhouse in Portales, New Mexico—founded by U.S. Air Force veteran Jeff Wilson—has grown into a beloved regional restaurant group with locations across New Mexico and Texas.

Jeff's passion for quality food and heartfelt service inspired a legacy that lives on through his family and team. Today, the Cattle Baron brand continues to uphold his high standards through a warm, welcoming atmosphere, outstanding dining experiences, and deep community roots.

We’re not just a steakhouse—we’re part of the local fabric. Our guests return time and again for the signature salad bar, hand-cut steaks, and familiar faces.

We’re proud to also operate two other unique concepts:

• Farley’s Food Fun & Pub – a lively local hangout full of energy and flavor.
• Pasta Café Italian Bistro – a cozy, family-friendly destination for Italian comfort food.

At Cattle Baron, we believe in tradition, teamwork, and delivering exceptional moments, plate by plate. If you're looking to grow with a company that values quality, camaraderie, and service—you’ve come to the right place.

For any questions regarding the role or your application, please contact Debra [e-mail] we will be in touch.