Assistant Manager

Cattlemens • Rohnert Park, CA

9d • $72,000 - $83,000

About The Position

Cattlemens Restaurants is hiring an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in leading daily restaurant operations and building a culture of excellence. This role carries forward Cattlemens’ tradition of Western hospitality, quality, and guest satisfaction. The Assistant Manager leads and develops staff, oversees food and beverage service and operational controls, and helps ensure a safe, clean, welcoming restaurant environment. The position also contributes to budgets, marketing, and business initiatives.

The role calls for hands-on restaurant operations experience, people leadership, communication skills, and the ability to balance operational efficiency with excellent guest service. It involves working in a fast-paced, on-your-feet environment and requires availability for evenings, weekends, and most holidays. The listed salary is $72,000–$83,000 per year, based on experience and location.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a restaurant manager in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to train, develop, and lead a team.
• Financial management experience.
• Hands-on restaurant operations experience covering service, food, beverage, and sales.
• Strong people leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance operational efficiency with guest service excellence.
• A team-focused, positive leadership style.
• Physical ability to work in a fast-paced, on-your-feet environment.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and most holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Technological skills in the programs listed above are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire service staff to deliver Western-style hospitality.
• Support hiring, training, scheduling, and team development.
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a motivated team.
• Oversee food and beverage service, inventory, and cost controls.
• Lead food safety and cleanliness initiatives and help maintain a welcoming environment inside and outside the restaurant.
• Manage labor, food, and operational costs.
• Partner with leadership on budgets, marketing, and business initiatives.
• Uphold Cattlemens’ commitment to hospitality and guest satisfaction.
• Help ensure food quality and a positive guest experience.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for college courses, ESL, or professional certifications.
• Leadership development programs at all levels.
• ServSafe certification provided to managers and leaders.
• 50% team member dining discount and one manager meal per shift.
• Access to the Cattlemens Vacation House in Sunriver, Oregon.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Paid vacation based on years of service.
• 401(k) retirement plan available to hourly employees and management.
• Cattlemens Cares Fund financial assistance for team members in need.
• Development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed