Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

Community Options, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager in Jacksonville, FL. This role involves managing kitchen operations and staff, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering high-quality food while fostering an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a solid foundation in restaurant management.

Benefits

Monthly Dining Allowance

50% Dining and Carryout

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Savings Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of management experience in a full-service restaurant environment.
• Scratch kitchen experience preferred.
• Must be able to stand for at least 10 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

• Direct kitchen operations, including managing staff and execution for dish and prep stations.
• Ensure adherence to policies and manage assigned operating systems.
• Conduct line checks and oversee supply ordering and inventory management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Financial acumen

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work flexible shifts

Education

ServSafe certification

State/local licensing requirements

Job description

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As an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager, you will help lead the way in our scratch kitchen, where we produceuniquely-inspiredculinary 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 Get

• Incredible Discounts:
• Monthly Dining Allowance
• 50% Dining and Carryout
• 40% Retail Wine
• 20% Retail and Private Events
• Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
• Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Accounts- Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards
• Paid Time Off
• Access to Team Member Relief Program
• Employee Assistance Program, providing mental health, legal and financial counseling.
• “Everyday Benefits” Program to include insurance coverage (pet, life, auto, home/property) and employee discounts on goods andservices
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Milestones Recognition Program
• Luxury Car Incentivefor Team Member Development forGeneral Managers and Executive Kitchen Managers
• AnnualDestination Conference for General Managers and Executive Kitchen Managers
• Career Development Opportunities
  
  
What You’ll Do

• Direct kitchen operations, including Kitchen Managers and Team Members and day-to-day execution for dish, prep and linestations
• Adhere to policies, manage assigned operating systems and area of assignedresponsibility
• Ensure collaboration between kitchen and front of houseoperations
• Represent Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants brand and values to create a respectful, positive and professional workenvironment
• 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, menuroll-outsand system initiatives
• Conduct line checks, create prep lists and oversee supply ordering and inventorymanagement
• Be accountable for depth of knowledge in food preparation andquality
• Assist Executive Kitchen Manager with weekly inventory procedures whenneeded
• Be responsible for maximizing financial and operationalresults
• Effectivelyoperate 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 safetystandards
• Maintains a professional image by adhering to guidelines listed in the Team Member Handbook
• Other duties asassigned
  

What You’ll Need

• 2-3 years of management experience in a full-service restaurant environment. Scratch kitchen experiencepreferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, understand and communicate inEnglish
• Demonstrates financialacumen
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred certifications includeServSafeand state/local licensingrequirements
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for at least 10 hours pershift
• Must have the ability to work 50-60 hours perweek
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and someholidays
  
  

Cooper’s Hawk reviews several factors when establishing compensation. Salaries and hourly wages appearing in a job posting may be published by third parties and may not reflect the salaries or hourly wages offered by Cooper’s Hawk.

Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cooper’s Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

About Us

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was created with the inspiration of bringing the Napa Valley experience to all of America, by combining an elegant tasting room with a polished casual restaurant and scratch kitchen. Cooper's Hawk wines have won hundreds of awards and are the Official Wines of the Screen Actors Guild Awards. We are built upon the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge a COMMUNITY, and with the world's largest wine club membership, we are paving the way to democratizing the good life!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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