Executive Kitchen Leader — High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Annual conference opportunities

Job summary

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to oversee a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen, driving culinary execution and ensuring food quality, safety and service across our Cooper’s Hawk concepts.

You will lead a team, develop staff, manage operating systems, collaborate with front of house, and execute menu item rollouts and private events, with compensation of $84,000-$100,000 plus a 15% bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years kitchen management experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to read and understand English, and financial acumen.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall kitchen operations.
• Partner with culinary team to implement new menu items.
• Train staff and manage schedules to align with forecasts.
• Lead kitchen initiatives and private events, including Wine Club dinners.
• Maintain food quality, safety standards and professional work environment.
• Operate POS, scheduling and inventory software and Microsoft Office suite.

Job description

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to oversee a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen, driving culinary execution and ensuring food quality, safety and service across our Cooper’s Hawk concepts.

You will lead a team, develop staff, manage operating systems, collaborate with front of house, and execute menu item rollouts and private events, with compensation of $84,000-$100,000 plus a 15% bonus potential.