Executive Kitchen Leader - High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

Cooper's Hawk Winery; Arlington Heights (IL); Vor Ort; USD 84.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Dining and wine discounts

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

Cooper’s Hawk Winery is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen and drive culinary execution of a distinctive menu paired with our wines. You will coach a team to ensure excellence in food quality, safety and service while fostering uncompromising hospitality.

You will manage kitchen operations, lead menu rollouts, oversee hiring decisions, and mentor managers to develop strong, high-performing teams.

Qualifikationen

• 2-3 years of kitchen management experience in a full-service restaurant.
• A passion for culinary excellence.
• Adaptability and the ability to lead teams through change.
• Must be able to read, understand and communicate in English.

Aufgaben

• Uphold performance management standards by directing kitchen operations, including Kitchen Managers and Team Members across all stations.
• Lead new menu rollouts, kitchen initiatives, and private events, including monthly Wine Club dinners.
• Oversee final interviews and approve kitchen Team Member hiring decisions.
• Mentor and develop managers through coaching, feedback, and clear performance expectations.
• Foster a growth mindset by creating opportunities for learning, development, and career progression.
• Communicate with clarity, actively listen, and build strong relationships across the team.
• Lead with self-awareness by modeling accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Lead all Kitchen Management and Hourly Team Members as a role model of Cooper's Hawk Values and behaviors.
• Review and approve schedules aligned with labor forecasting to drive operational excellence.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of food quality, recipes, and kitchen systems.
• Maximize financial and operational results through effective business acumen, planning and execution.
• Demonstrate discipline using tools like POS systems, scheduling software, inventory/ordering systems, and Microsoft Office to stay organized.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment and uphold food safety standards.
• Work closely with management teams to conduct weekly food inventory.
• Ensure adherence and accountability to policies; manage and train others on discipline for standard operating systems/ procedures.
• Adapt quickly to changing business needs while maintaining operational excellence.
• Foster collaboration across restaurant teams and lead with open, respectful communication.
• Lead Community meetings and facilitate open communication across the team.
• Partner with the General Manager and other leaders to achieve restaurant goals and operational success.

Kenntnisse

Kitchen management

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

English proficiency

Tools

MS Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Cooper’s Hawk Winery is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen and drive culinary execution of a distinctive menu paired with our wines. You will coach a team to ensure excellence in food quality, safety and service while fostering uncompromising hospitality.

You will manage kitchen operations, lead menu rollouts, oversee hiring decisions, and mentor managers to develop strong, high-performing teams.