Assistant Exec Kitchen Manager — Lead High-Volume Kitchen

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount 50%

Wine discount 40%

Medical, dental, vision, telehealth

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume scratch kitchen, working with the Executive Kitchen Manager to ensure food quality, consistency, and safety. The role emphasizes leadership, training, and execution to deliver an outstanding guest experience and grow the culinary team.

The position offers a compensation range of $70,000-$80,000 per year plus 10% bonus potential, with final salary based on experience, skillset, and

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of management experience in a full-service restaurant environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Direct kitchen operations, including Kitchen Managers and Team Members across dish, prep, and line stations.
• Review schedules and manage assigned operating systems.
• Lead kitchen training, food execution, new menu roll-outs and system initiatives.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment and uphold food safety standards.
• Oversee supply ordering and inventory.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Team coaching

Communication

English proficiency

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, working with the Executive Kitchen Manager to ensure food quality, consistency, and safety. The role emphasizes leadership, training, and execution to deliver an outstanding guest experience and grow the culinary team.

The position offers a compensation range of $70,000-$80,000 per year plus 10% bonus potential, with final salary based on experience, skillset, and