Assistant Manager

Cotton Patch Café•Bryan, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cotton Patch Cafe is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a cafe and support its operations, team, and guest experience. The company operates 46 locations across Texas and New Mexico and serves scratch-made comfort food. This role calls for a hands-on leader with restaurant management experience, strong business skills, and a commitment to hospitality and team development. The Assistant Manager helps manage the cafe’s financial performance and daily operations, including food, labor, and general expenses. The role works actively in both the front and back of house, maintains quality, cleanliness, and safety standards, and builds a capable team. It also focuses on creating a welcoming dining experience, addressing guest feedback, and representing the cafe in the local community through events, organizations, and catering. Cotton Patch Cafe offers leadership development, succession planning, and opportunities to advance within the company. Compensation includes competitive base pay and profit sharing. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance; 401(k) with company match; short- and long-term disability insurance; and 10 days of PTO from day one. Cafes open at 11 AM and close at 10 PM, and are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Requirements

Solid restaurant management experience.
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

Manage the cafe’s profit and loss (P&L).
Maintain consistent, scratch-made food quality.
Manage food, labor, and general expenses.
Set and uphold standards for quality, cleanliness, and safety.
Build and develop a hardworking team suited to a fast-paced environment.
Handle employee relations with fairness, care, and clear communication.
Create a warm, lively dining experience for guests.
Work in the dining room, visit tables, and build relationships with regular guests.
Listen to guest feedback and use it to improve operations and service.
Resolve guest concerns through genuine hospitality.
Represent the cafe’s hometown spirit 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.
Ongoing leadership development.
Succession planning and promotion-from-within opportunities.
Multi-level management roles and opportunities across multiple locations and markets.
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.