Assistant Executive Kitchen Leader

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Team member wellness programs

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume, scratch kitchen in partnership with the Executive Kitchen Manager. You’ll drive food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction while coaching a diverse team.

You will direct kitchen operations across stations, review schedules, and oversee inventory using POS, ordering systems, and Microsoft Office, ensuring consistent execution and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of management experience in a full-service restaurant environment.
• Scratch kitchen experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Direct kitchen operations, including Kitchen Managers and Team Members across dish, prep, and line stations.
• Review schedules and manage assigned operating systems.
• Use POS, scheduling, ordering/inventory systems, and Microsoft Office to stay organized.
• Conduct line checks, create prep lists, and oversee supply ordering and inventory.
• Lead kitchen training, food execution, and new menu roll-outs.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

2-3 years management experience in a full-service restaurant

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 in partnership with the Executive Kitchen Manager. You’ll drive food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction while coaching a diverse team.

You will direct kitchen operations across stations, review schedules, and oversee inventory using POS, ordering systems, and Microsoft Office, ensuring consistent execution and operational excellence.