Assistant Manager Location:    Overview Do 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 Are Cotton Patch roots Originated in Texas Scratch Made Texas Favorites Established in 1989 with 50 locations in 3 states Growing and expanding our footprint Passionate about our culture, our food, our people, and our communities LOVE growing our people and providing career advancement opportunities   Why You should work here: Advancement Opportunities Continuing leadership development Succession Planning Multi-level Management Roles Multiple Locations/Markets Compensation Competitive Base Pay  Profit Sharing Benefits Health, Vision, Dental & Life insurance 401K program with Company match Short/Long-Term Disability insurance Work-Life Balance 10 days of PTO granted at time of hire No early mornings—we open at 11AM daily No late nights—we close at 10PM nightly Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas—enjoy the day with your loved ones   Responsibilities Operations Oversite related to Cafe P&L Enforce consistency of food preparation Manage Food, Labor, General Expense Lead and Develop Team Drive high standards of quality, cleanliness and safety Instill a strong work ethic  Steer team in a fast-paced environment  Mitigate and facilitate Employee Relations Guest Relations Drive dynamic dining experience Facilitate a sense of being part of the Family! Table Touches - get to know the customer Look for feedback to enhance over all operations Mitigate Customer Complaint Community Establish Hometown Spirit Foster involved in local events Participate in Charities and Clubs Support local Chamber of Commerce Capitalize on local catering   Skills/Qualifications Solid Restaurant management experience Operational Excellence Leader not a Manager, ability to build and develop team Communication - written and spoken Financial Savvy - Ability to deal with numbers and increase profitability Team player and hard worker Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills Ability to acquire Alcohol Service Certification and Food Manager Certification Ability 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 day Eligible to work in the United States—all applicants are subject to our E-Verify processing, no Sponsorship opportunities Must be 21 years of age or older Cotton 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.