Assistant Exec Kitchen Manager: Lead a Busy Scratch Kitchen

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Wine discount

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Health savings account

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a high‑volume scratch kitchen. You’ll work with the Executive Kitchen Manager to ensure quality, safety, and consistency while coaching your team and driving exceptional guest experiences.

You will manage dish, prep, and line stations, review schedules, and oversee inventory and training. Strong communication, leadership, and financial awareness are essential to excel.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of management experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Scratch kitchen experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be 21+ years old and able to read/communicate in English.
• Demonstrates financial acumen and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Direct kitchen operations across dish, prep, and line stations.
• Review schedules and manage operating systems.
• Conduct line checks, oversee prep lists and inventory.
• Lead kitchen training, new menu rollouts, and system initiatives.
• Participate in hiring and support development of Team Members.
• Ensure food safety and maintain a safe, healthy work environment.
• Collaborate with FOH to ensure smooth service flow.

Skills

Management experience

English communication

Leadership

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a high‑volume scratch kitchen. You’ll work with the Executive Kitchen Manager to ensure quality, safety, and consistency while coaching your team and driving exceptional guest experiences.

You will manage dish, prep, and line stations, review schedules, and oversee inventory and training. Strong communication, leadership, and financial awareness are essential to excel.