Executive Kitchen Leader: High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

Cooper's Hawk Winery; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts and dining allowance

Wine program discounts (40-50%)

Monthly wine tasting for two

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company 401(k) matching

Paid time off and disability

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cooper's Hawk Winery is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen, ensuring top food quality and service while aligning with our wine-inspired dining concept. You will drive culinary execution, develop the team and uphold safety standards in a dynamic environment.

You will oversee operations, manage staff, implement new menus, and collaborate with front-of-house to maximize guest satisfaction and profitability.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of kitchen management experience in a full-service restaurant
• 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 ServSafe certification and state/local licensing

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall kitchen operations
• Partner with the culinary team to implement new menu items
• Adhere to policies and manage standard operating procedures
• Ensure collaboration between kitchen and front of house
• Maintain a respectful, positive work environment
• Lead hiring, training, scheduling and development of staff
• Lead menu rollouts and kitchen initiatives
• Conduct community meetings reflecting company values
• Demonstrate depth of knowledge in food quality and recipes
• Execute private events and wine club dinners
• Maximize financial and operational results
• Coordinate weekly food inventory with management
• Operate POS, scheduling, inventory software and MS Office
• Maintain food safety standards and a professional image
• Fulfill other duties as assigned

Skills

Kitchen management

Verbal and written communication

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

ServSafe certification

State/local licensing requirements

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cooper's Hawk Winery is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen, ensuring top food quality and service while aligning with our wine-inspired dining concept. You will drive culinary execution, develop the team and uphold safety standards in a dynamic environment.

You will oversee operations, manage staff, implement new menus, and collaborate with front-of-house to maximize guest satisfaction and profitability.