Assistant Manager

Location:OverviewDo YOU want to grow your career as a leader at a growing restaurant brand that LOVES its Team Members? Want to lead a team who makes and serves scratch-made Texas favorites served with true Hospitality? If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU. We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We LOVE our community and give back whenever possible. We develop leaders like YOU who want to grow their career!Who We AreCotton Patch roots Originated in TexasScratch Made Texas FavoritesEstablished in 1989 with 50 locations in 3 statesGrowing and expanding our footprintPassionate about our culture, our food, our people, and our communitiesLOVE growing our people and providing career advancement opportunitiesWhy You should work here: Advancement OpportunitiesContinuing leadership developmentSuccession PlanningMulti-level Management RolesMultiple Locations/MarketsCompensationCompetitive Base Pay Profit SharingBenefitsHealth, Vision, Dental & Life insurance401K program with Company matchShort/Long-Term Disability insuranceWork-Life Balance10 days of PTO granted at time of hireNo early mornings—we open at 11AM dailyNo late nights—we close at 10PM nightlyClosed Thanksgiving & Christmas—enjoy the day with your loved onesResponsibilities OperationsOversite related to Cafe P&LEnforce consistency of food preparationManage Food, Labor, General ExpenseLead and Develop TeamDrive high standards of quality, cleanliness and safetyInstill a strong work ethic Steer team in a fast-paced environment Mitigate and facilitate Employee RelationsGuest RelationsDrive dynamic dining experienceFacilitate a sense of being part of the Family!Table Touches - get to know the customerLook for feedback to enhance over all operationsMitigate Customer ComplaintCommunityEstablish Hometown SpiritFoster involved in local eventsParticipate in Charities and ClubsSupport local Chamber of CommerceCapitalize on local cateringSkills/QualificationsSolid Restaurant management experienceOperational ExcellenceLeader not a Manager, ability to build and develop teamCommunication - written and spokenFinancial Savvy - Ability to deal with numbers and increase profitabilityTeam player and hard workerStrong interpersonal and conflict resolution skillsAbility to acquire Alcohol Service Certification and Food Manager CertificationAbility to physically participate in a fast-paced environment in day-to-day operations (front and back of house) for periods up to 10-12 hours per dayEligible to work in the United States—all applicants are subject to our E-Verify processing, no Sponsorship opportunitiesMust be 21 years of age or olderCotton Patch Cafe believes employees should reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all our guests that visit our establishments. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Cotton Patch participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See E-Verify Participation Poster: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf . See Right to Work Poster: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf.