Careers
Join Our Team
Restaurant Cotton is looking for a few good humans to join our growing team. If you’ve got a passion for some of the Southern Delta’s finest comfort food and spirits this side of the Mississippi, we want you! Please send resumés to nick@restaurantcotton.com.
Restaurant Cotton is one of the highest-ranked restaurants in our market, with features in many national, state, and local magazines as a top Louisiana destination for Delta cuisine. Our facility is one of a kind, located on the Ouachita River banks in one of the oldest commercial buildings in North Louisiana with over 7,000 square ft. of dining space, including a balcony overlooking the river. Our location hosts three destinations within one building: Restaurant Cotton, Planter’s Gastropub, and The Eli.
Host
A host has the biggest impact on how smoothly a shift runs. Their ability to space tables, maintain composure, and do it all while leading with hospitality is what makes a great host. We are looking for an intelligent individual who is completely in love with hospitality and seeks to make others happy.
- Part-Time
- 14-25 Hours
Server
The server will play a vital role in the ongoing success of our service team at Restaurant Cotton.
- 1 Year of Serving required (non-negotiable)
- Part-Time, Full-Time
- 12-20 Hours, 20-35 Hours
Sautee
The Sautee cook is typically looked at as a leader in our kitchen. This role tends to naturally be a more senior position. Our cooks typically will look towards them for guidance. We believe that everyone always should be looking at ways to lend a helping hand. We never stop looking for motivated & culinary driven individuals to help us in our goal to be the number one restaurant in Northeast Louisiana.
- 32-38 Hours
Pizza
The Pizza cook will primarily focus on our concept Planters Gastropub but will help in other ways for our Cotton brand. We are one family in the kitchen, and we always are looking to lend a hand to our brothers.
- 32-38 Hours
Sous Chef
The Sous Chef reports to the general manager and provides restaurant guests excellent food quality, consistency, reasonable prices, an attractive environment, and professional service. Responsibilities include managing the culinary functions to meet the food quality goals, meeting the company’s financial goals, facilities maintenance, and personnel development objectives direction at Restaurant Cotton.
The position requires practical creativity to provide a wide variety of innovative cuisine while maintaining profit goals. Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques is essential. The sous chef must have a hands-on approach to training all teammates on the importance of consistency in both production and presentation. Direct responsibilities include daily supervision of the food production schedule, staffing, hiring of all culinary personnel, and managing the variable kitchen operating costs, including food and labor, culinary event staffing and inventory management, product ordering, sanitation, and safety.
- 32-38 Hours
Executive Chef
At Five Senses LLC, we believe that great dining is more than just a meal-it’s an experience that engages all the senses. As a premier hospitality group with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic restaurants like Cotton, Planter’s Gastropub, Eli, Aron’s Diner, Cookies and Cream, Okaloosa, and the upcoming Gunpowder Hotel, we are committed to delivering unforgettable culinary experiences. We are currently searching for a visionary Executive Corporate Chef to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our culinary offerings, lead a talented team, and craft innovative menus that captivate and inspire our guests. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of cuisine and hospitality, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic group and elevate the Five Senses experience to new heights.
The Executive Chef is directly responsible for the daily supervision, management, and direction at Restaurant Cotton. The position requires practical creativity to provide a wide variety of innovative cuisine while maintaining profit goals. Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques is essential. The executive chef must have a hands-on approach to training all teammates on the importance of consistency in both production and presentation. Direct responsibilities include vision and management of the kitchen staff at Restaurant Cotton, corporate duties for our other restaurant brands, daily supervision of the food production schedule, staffing, hiring of all culinary personnel, and managing the variable kitchen operating costs, including food and labor, culinary event staffing and inventory management, product ordering, sanitation, and safety.
Future ownership possibilities.