Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager, where you will lead a dynamic kitchen team in crafting unique culinary experiences paired with fine wines. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to ensure operational excellence, inspire your team, and maintain high food quality standards. Your leadership will drive both team development and financial success in a vibrant restaurant environment. If you are passionate about culinary arts and team leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of management experience in a full-service restaurant environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Direct kitchen operations and oversee day-to-day execution.
• Manage people and participate in hiring kitchen team members.

Skills

Management Experience

Communication Skills

Financial Acumen

Food Safety Standards

Education

ServSafe Certification

State/Local Licensing

Tools

POS System

Inventory/Ordering Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager, you will help lead the way in our scratch kitchen, where we produce uniquely-inspired culinary items that are thoughtfully paired with our own Cooper’s Hawk wines. You will partner closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to drive operational excellence and growth, while coaching and inspiring our team members to ensure high quality food and an exceptional guest experience.

What You’ll Do

• Direct kitchen operations, including Kitchen Managers and Team Members and day-to-day execution for dish, prep and line stations
• Adhere to policies, manage assigned operating systems and area of assigned responsibility
• Ensure collaboration between kitchen and front of house operations
• Represent Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants brand and values to create a respectful, positive and professional work environment
• Manage people by:
  • Participating in hourly kitchen team member hiring
  • Reviewing schedules in a timely manner
  • Developing and retaining Kitchen Managers and Team Members
  • Doing side by sides with hourly team members
• Lead Community meetings and coaches Managers
• Oversee kitchen training, food execution, menu roll-outs and system initiatives
• Conduct line checks, create prep lists and oversee supply ordering and inventory management
• Be accountable for depth of knowledge in food preparation and quality
• Assist Executive Kitchen Manager with weekly inventory procedures when needed
• Be responsible for maximizing financial and operational results
• Effectively operate computer systems including a POS System, Online Team Member Scheduler, Inventory/Ordering software and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment and uphold food safety standards
• Maintain a professional image by adhering to guidelines listed in the Team Member Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• 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
• Demonstrates financial acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred certifications include ServSafe and state/local licensing requirements
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for at least 10 hours per shift
• Must have the ability to work 50-60 hours per week
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and some holidays