Assistant Manager

Cotton Patch Café • Burleson, TX

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About The Position

Cotton Patch Cafe is hiring an Assistant Manager to lead a cafe and deliver scratch-made comfort food and small-town hospitality. The role combines operational and financial management, team leadership, guest service, and community engagement. The Assistant Manager is responsible for the cafe’s performance, including its profit and loss, food and labor costs, quality, cleanliness, and safety, while building a strong team and creating a welcoming dining experience.

The position also involves working in both the front and back of house in a fast-paced restaurant environment. The Assistant Manager represents the cafe in the local community, supports catering sales, and helps develop people and business performance. Cotton Patch Cafe offers leadership development, internal advancement opportunities, competitive base pay, profit sharing, benefits, and paid time off. Cafes open at 11 AM and close at 10 PM, and are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Requirements

• Solid restaurant management experience.
• A track record of operational excellence.
• Leadership ability, including building up team members.
• 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 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; sponsorship is not available, and applicants are subject to E-Verify processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cafe’s profit and loss and drive profitability.
• Manage food, labor, and general expenses.
• Maintain consistent scratch-made food quality and high standards for cleanliness and safety.
• Build and develop a strong, hardworking team suited to a fast-paced environment.
• Handle employee relations fairly and with care and clear communication.
• Create a warm, lively guest experience and engage with guests in the dining room.
• Listen to guest feedback and use it to improve the cafe.
• Resolve guest concerns with genuine hospitality.
• Represent hometown spirit and participate in local events, charities, and clubs.
• Partner with the local Chamber of Commerce.
• Grow catering sales and serve the surrounding community.
• Work actively in both front and back of house.

Benefits

• Ongoing leadership development.
• Succession planning and promotion-from-within opportunities.
• Management opportunities across multiple locations and markets.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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