At Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, our mission is to create the highest quality medicine that changes people’s lives. We stand beside all who believe in safe, legal and effective access to this powerful medicine. As fellow Texans, we see this as our responsibility to take care of our neighbors. Our vision is to transform Texas through the power and the truth of medical cannabis. We work alongside physicians and their patients with current qualifying conditions to supply prescription cannabis that can change lives.
The Assistant Dispensary Manager supports the day-to-day operations of a Texas Original retail dispensary, ensuring exceptional patient service, regulatory compliance, and operational consistency. This role assists in leading Retail Associates and maintaining store performance while ensuring the dispensary operates smoothly and in alignment with company standards. The Assistant Dispensary Manager acts as the manager on duty and key holder in the absence of the Dispensary Manager, including opening and closing the store.
Essential Functions:
- Support daily operations for the retail dispensary location, including staffing, scheduling, and store readiness
- Supervise Retail Associates, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and patient-centered care
- Ensure strict adherence to all state cannabis regulations, company SOPs, and security standards
- Oversee retail dispensary operations during open hours, ensuring the store is organized, compliant and patient ready
- Assist patients during order pickup, including verifying ID, confirming prescriptions and providing product guidance
- Process retail transactions accurately through the point-of-sale system and maintain proper cash handling procedures
- Support order fulfillment operations, ensuring orders are verified, packed, organized, and dispensed properly
- Maintain a clean, professional retail environment while resolving patient questions or concerns in a timely manner
- Resolve patient and operational escalations promptly and professionally, both in-store and over the phone
- Oversee cash handling and reconciliation processes to ensure compliance with internal financial controls
- Support onboarding and training of retail staff to ensure consistent execution and adherence to standards
- Maintain effective communication with store leadership and team members to ensure seamless coordination and operational alignment
- Serve as key holder and manager on duty; complete opening and closing procedures, including alarm, vault, cash counts, and security checklists
- Support inventory accuracy, including receiving, cycle counts, and reporting discrepancies to the Dispensary Manager
- Provide day-to-day coaching and feedback to Retail Associates and share performance observations with the Dispensary Manager
- Report compliance issues, incidents, and cash or inventory discrepancies promptly in accordance with company SOPs and state requirements
- Maintain strong product knowledge, including dosing formats, labeling, and proper use; provide accurate product information without offering medical advice
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance readiness during inspections and audits, support quality assurance initiatives.
- Coordinate with the marketing and logistics teams for local events, outreach, and delivery support as needed.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Proven ability to support and lead retail teams while maintaining operational discipline
- Strong understanding of retail operations, including POS systems and cash handling
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills under pressure
- Ability to ensure all retail activities align with HIPAA, local, and state cannabis regulations
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Professionalism, patience, and a process-driven approach
- Exceptional communication and customer relation skills
- Proficiency with POS systems, Microsoft 365, and inventory tracking software
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled.
- Willingness to travel between Texas Original locations as needed
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., stand for extended periods, and perform various movements including reaching, bending, and stooping as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1+ year of retail supervisory or key holder experience; cannabis, pharmacy, or healthcare retail experience preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Ability to obtain and maintain DPS registration and pass a background check
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled, and to cover other locations as needed
Benefits Package:
Medical, Dental, Vision Telehealth – Medical Telehealth – Mental Health Counseling 401(k) with company matching Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Bereavement leave Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D Travel Reimbursement (if applicable) Gym Reimbursement up to $50/month & More
Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
