Assistant Manager
Lubbock, TX · On-site
Cotton Patch is not part of Local Favorite. Local Favorite Restaurants owns and operates a ... Operations * Oversite related to Cafe P amp;L * Enforce consistency of food preparation * Manage ...
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9 Cotton Patch Cafe Operations Manager Jobs Hiring Near You
Assistant Manager
Lubbock, TX · On-site
Cotton Patch is not part of Local Favorite. Local Favorite Restaurants owns and operates a ... Operations * Oversite related to Cafe P amp;L * Enforce consistency of food preparation * Manage ...
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Assistant Manager
Bryan, TX · On-site
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU. We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Operations * Oversite related to Cafe P&L * Enforce consistency of food preparation * Manage Food ...
Assistant Manager
Bryan, TX · On-site
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU. We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Operations * Oversite related to Cafe P&L * Enforce consistency of food preparation * Manage Food ...
Assistant Manager
Bryan, TX · On-site
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU. We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Operations * Oversite related to Cafe P amp;L * Enforce consistency of food preparation * Manage ...
Assistant Manager
Bryan, TX · On-site
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU. We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Operations * Oversite related to Cafe P amp;L * Enforce consistency of food preparation * Manage ...
Assistant Manager
Abilene, TX · On-site
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU. We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Operations * Oversite related to Cafe P amp;L * Enforce consistency of food preparation * Manage ...
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Assistant Manager
Abilene, TX · On-site
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU. We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Operations * Oversite related to Cafe P amp;L * Enforce consistency of food preparation * Manage ...
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General Manager
Hobbs, NM · On-site
$85K/yr
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU . We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Ability to physically participate in a fast-paced environment in day-to-day operations (front and ...
General Manager
Hobbs, NM · On-site
$85K/yr
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU . We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Ability to physically participate in a fast-paced environment in day-to-day operations (front and ...
General Manager
Hobbs, NM · On-site
$51 - $85/hr
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU . We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Ability to physically participate in a fast-paced environment in day-to-day operations (front and ...
General Manager
Hobbs, NM · On-site
$51 - $85/hr
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU . We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Ability to physically participate in a fast-paced environment in day-to-day operations (front and ...
General Manager
Abilene, TX · On-site
$85K/yr
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU . We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Ability to physically participate in a fast-paced environment in day-to-day operations (front and ...
General Manager
Abilene, TX · On-site
$85K/yr
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU . We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Ability to physically participate in a fast-paced environment in day-to-day operations (front and ...
General Manager
Abilene, TX · On-site
$85K/yr
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU . We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Ability to physically participate in a fast-paced environment in day-to-day operations (front and ...
General Manager
Abilene, TX · On-site
$85K/yr
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU . We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Ability to physically participate in a fast-paced environment in day-to-day operations (front and ...
General Manager
Hobbs, NM · On-site
$85K/yr
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU . We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Ability to physically participate in a fast-paced environment in day-to-day operations (front and ...
General Manager
Hobbs, NM · On-site
$85K/yr
If so, Cotton Patch Cafe is the place for YOU . We LOVE our people and treat them like family. We ... Ability to physically participate in a fast-paced environment in day-to-day operations (front and ...
Cotton Patch Jobs Information
Do workers at Cotton Patch Cafe get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
86% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
86% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Does Cotton Patch Cafe pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
88% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
88% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Cotton Patch Cafe?
Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
89% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and December 2025.
89% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and December 2025.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
- 78% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do workers at Cotton Patch Cafe worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
44% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
44% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do Cotton Patch Cafe workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
42% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
42% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
How easy is it for Cotton Patch Cafe workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
53% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
53% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Cotton Patch Cafe?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
50% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
50% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do Cotton Patch Cafe managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
35% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.
35% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.
Do jobs at Cotton Patch Cafe spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
22% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
22% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Cotton Patch Cafe?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Cotton Patch Cafe feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Cotton Patch Cafe get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
57% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
57% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Cotton Patch Cafe?
Most people feel stressed here.
89% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
89% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Cotton Patch Cafe enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Cotton Patch Cafe recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
45% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
45% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Cotton Patch Cafe?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
53% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
53% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Cotton Patch Cafe?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 39% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
In the last year, 39% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people think Cotton Patch Cafe’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
67% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
67% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Cotton Patch Cafe is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
53% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.
53% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.
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Cotton Patch Cafe rating
5.0
Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
Assistant Manager
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
- Cotton Patch is not part of Local Favorite. Local Favorite Restaurants owns and operates a distinctive collection of popular restaurant concepts – that you have chosen as your local favorite!
- 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 amp; 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 amp; Christmas—enjoy the day with your loved ones
Responsibilities
- Operations
- Oversite related to Cafe P amp;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.
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About Cotton Patch
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Industry
Food and beverage stores
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Southlake, TX, US
Year founded
1989