Growth‑Oriented Assistant Manager — Lead & Elevate Your Team

Cotton Patch Café; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Profit sharing

401K match

Disability insurance

PTO 10 days

No early mornings

No late nights

Holiday closures

Job summary

Cotton Patch Cafe is seeking a hands-on leader to guide a team delivering scratch-made Texas favorites with genuine hospitality. You will oversee cafe operations, uphold quality, and drive profitability while developing team members.

The role requires strong communication, staff development, and the ability to manage food and labor costs. Equal opportunity employer; E-Verify; US work authorized; 21+.

Qualifications

• Operational excellence
• Leadership—builds and develops teams
• Clear written and spoken communication
• Financial savviness and profitability focus
• Team player and hard worker
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to acquire Alcohol Service Certification and Food Manager Certification
• Ability to work 10–12 hour days in front and back of house
• Authorized to work in the United States; E-Verify; no sponsorship
• Must be 21+ years old

Responsibilities

• Oversee Cafe P&L and enforce consistency of food preparation
• Manage food, labor, and general expenses
• Lead and develop the team
• Drive high standards of quality, cleanliness and safety
• Steer the team in a fast-paced environment
• Mitigate and facilitate employee relations
• Drive a dynamic dining experience for guests
• Foster a sense of family and belonging with guests
• Table touches to know customers and gather feedback
• Mitigate customer complaints
• Establish hometown spirit and community involvement
• Engage in local events and charities and support the Chamber of Commerce
• Capitalize on local catering opportunities

Job description

Cotton Patch Cafe is seeking a hands-on leader to guide a team delivering scratch-made Texas favorites with genuine hospitality. You will oversee cafe operations, uphold quality, and drive profitability while developing team members.

The role requires strong communication, staff development, and the ability to manage food and labor costs. Equal opportunity employer; E-Verify; US work authorized; 21+.