Assistant GM: Lead a High-Volume Restaurant & Wine Club

Cooper's Hawk Winery; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining and carryout discount

Retail wine discount

Monthly wine tasting for two

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Supplemental health coverage

Health & FSAs

Long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk in Woodbridge, VA seeks an Assistant General Manager to lead a high-volume, full-service restaurant with a scratch kitchen, tasting room, and Wine Club program. You will drive shift execution, mentor management and hourly teams, and partner with the General Manager to meet restaurant goals and grow the Wine Club community.

You’ll cultivate a growth mindset, oversee training, and model Cooper’s Hawk values while delivering uncompromising hospitality across every shift.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of supervisory experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Proven ability to coach and develop leaders through feedback and performance management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant operations and Service and Tasting Room.
• Participate in hourly Team Member hiring and onboarding with training support.
• Foster growth by creating learning and career progression opportunities.
• Oversee training for Managers and Restaurant Trainers.
• Coach Restaurant and Kitchen Managers through mentorship.
• Communicate clearly, listen actively, and build team relationships.
• Model accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Lead all Management and Hourly Team Members as a Cooper’s Hawk role model.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment.
• Maximize financial and operational results through planning and data-driven decisions.
• Ensure policy compliance and accurate front-of-house schedules.
• Support weekly inventory and financial reporting.
• Utilize POS, scheduling, and inventory tools to stay organized.
• Attend Community and leadership meetings and represent values.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

People development

English proficiency

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk in Woodbridge, VA seeks an Assistant General Manager to lead a high-volume, full-service restaurant with a scratch kitchen, tasting room, and Wine Club program. You will drive shift execution, mentor management and hourly teams, and partner with the General Manager to meet restaurant goals and grow the Wine Club community.

You’ll cultivate a growth mindset, oversee training, and model Cooper’s Hawk values while delivering uncompromising hospitality across every shift.