Executive Kitchen Leader: High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

50% dining & carryout discount

40% wine discount on retail

Monthly wine tasting for two

Medical, dental, vision, telehealth

401(k) with company match

Health & Flexible Savings Accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Team member rewards & recognition

Job summary

Executive Kitchen Manager at Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants in Concord, NC, leads a fast-paced scratch kitchen and drives culinary execution of our wine-paired menu. You’ll coach the team to ensure excellence in food quality, safety, and guest hospitality, while maintaining a kitchen culture that reflects uncompromising hospitality.

You will oversee kitchen operations, roll out new menu items, manage schedules, and partner with leadership to meet restaurant goals.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of kitchen management experience in a full-service restaurant. Scratch kitchen experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum age requirement of 21 years
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English
• Demonstrates financial acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred ServSafe certification and state/local licensing requirements
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Stand for up to 10 hours per shift
• Work 50-60 hours per week
• Flexible shifts including weekends and some holidays

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall kitchen operations and lead the culinary team
• Partner with the Culinary team to embrace and execute new menu items
• Lead menu rollouts, kitchen initiatives, and private events
• Oversee final interviews and approve kitchen Team Member hiring decisions
• Review and approve schedules aligned with labor forecasting
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of food quality, recipes, and kitchen systems
• Represent Cooper’s Hawk values and create a respectful, positive kitchen culture

Skills

Kitchen management

Communication skills

Financial acumen

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Executive Kitchen Manager at Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants in Concord, NC, leads a fast-paced scratch kitchen and drives culinary execution of our wine-paired menu. You’ll coach the team to ensure excellence in food quality, safety, and guest hospitality, while maintaining a kitchen culture that reflects uncompromising hospitality.

You will oversee kitchen operations, roll out new menu items, manage schedules, and partner with leadership to meet restaurant goals.