Executive Kitchen Leader: High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dining and carryout discount 50%

Wine discount 40%

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Telemedicine and wellness program

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery is hiring an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen and drive the culinary execution of our inspired menu, paired with our wines. You’ll serve as culinary leader and coach, guiding your team to ensure food quality, safety, and exceptional hospitality.

You will oversee kitchen operations, mentor managers, and roll out new menus and private events while maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of kitchen management in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills to build high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to execute scratch kitchen concepts with culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Direct kitchen operations across all stations and supervising Kitchen Managers and team members.
• Lead new menu rollouts, kitchen initiatives, and private events.
• Oversee hiring decisions and performance management.
• Mentor managers through coaching and feedback.
• Foster growth and learning opportunities for the team.
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

English proficiency

Team development

Education

ServSafe certification

State/local licensing

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery is hiring an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen and drive the culinary execution of our inspired menu, paired with our wines. You’ll serve as culinary leader and coach, guiding your team to ensure food quality, safety, and exceptional hospitality.

You will oversee kitchen operations, mentor managers, and roll out new menus and private events while maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.