Assistant Manager

Cotton Patch Café•Weatherford, TX

About The Position

Cotton Patch Cafe is hiring an Assistant Manager to lead a cafe and help deliver scratch-made comfort food and small-town hospitality. The role combines restaurant operations, financial performance, team leadership, guest service, and community engagement. The Assistant Manager is expected to work actively in both the front and back of house in a fast-paced environment for shifts of up to 10 to 12 hours. The company describes opportunities for ongoing leadership development, advancement through succession planning, and management roles across multiple locations and markets. Compensation includes competitive base pay and profit sharing. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance; a 401(k) with company match; short- and long-term disability insurance; and 10 days of PTO from day one. Cafes open at 11 AM daily, close at 10 PM nightly, and are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Requirements

Solid restaurant management experience.
A track record of operational excellence.
Ability to build people up and lead a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Financial savvy and ability to drive profitability.
Team-first attitude and strong work ethic.
Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to obtain Alcohol Service Certification and Food Manager Certification.
Ability to work actively in both front and back of house in a fast-paced environment for shifts of up to 10 to 12 hours.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be eligible to work in the United States; applicants are subject to E-Verify processing, and sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Own the cafe’s P&L.
Maintain consistent, scratch-made food quality.
Manage food, labor, and general expenses.
Set and maintain high standards for quality, cleanliness, and safety.
Build a team with a strong work ethic that can excel in a fast-paced environment.
Handle employee relations fairly, carefully, and with clear communication.
Create a warm, lively dining experience for guests.
Work the dining room, visit tables, and build relationships with regular guests.
Listen to guest feedback and use it to improve the cafe.
Resolve guest concerns with genuine hospitality.
Bring hometown spirit to the cafe and participate in local events, charities, and clubs.
Partner with the local Chamber of Commerce.
Grow catering sales and serve the community beyond the cafe.

Benefits

Competitive base pay.
Profit sharing.
Health insurance.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
10 days of PTO from day one, with no waiting period.
Ongoing leadership development.
Succession planning and opportunities for promotion from within.
Multi-level management roles and opportunities across multiple locations and markets.
Cafes are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.