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General Manager

Cotton Patch Cafe
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Skills

P&L, Communications, Team Building, Guest Relations, Leadership, Operational Excellence

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Overview

Do YOU want to be the Restaurant General Manager at a growing brand that LOVES its Team Members? Want to be the leader of 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 skills and advance their career!

Who We Are

  • Established brand with 50 locations in 3 states and growing—our future is exciting!
  • Passionate about our culture, our food, our people, and our communities
  • LOVE growing our people and providing career advancement opportunities

Why YOU Want to Work with Us

  • LOVE receiving amazing benefits
  • 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
  • Competitive Pay
  • Quarterly Profit Sharing
  • Short / Long-Term Disability insurance
  • 401K program
  • Extensive Training
  • Responsibilities

  • LOVE leading, growing and developing people
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with a helping of true hospitality
  • Passionate about developing people and building teams
  • Maintain high standards of quality, cleanliness and safety
  • Be a member of a growing family and expanding brand
  • Exhibit a strong work ethic and enjoy being part of a team
  • Work well in a performance-based environment
  • LOVE making our guests happy with true Hospitality and our delicious food from scratch!
  • Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • 2 years restaurant management experience
  • Ability to acquire Alcohol Service Certification and Food Manager Certification
  • Must have valid Driver License
  • Must be a team player and hard worker
  • Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to work days, nights and / or weekends as required
  • 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
  • Must be able to follow all safety guidelines when lifting and carrying, using knives and equipment, and walking and moving safely
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States—all applicants are subject to our E-Verify processing
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

    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.

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