Growth-Driven Restaurant Manager & Hospitality Leader

Cooper's Hawk Winery; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Wine discount

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery in Illinois is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume, scratch-kitchen operation with a retail market and Wine Club program. You will mentor a team, deliver uncompromising hospitality, and drive growth of the Wine Club community.

The role emphasizes building lasting guest experiences and upholding Cooper’s Hawk values. The position offers a compensation range of $55,000-$65,000 per year plus a 10% bonus potential, with final offer based on experience, skills, and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to hire, train, and schedule hourly team members.
• Lead teams to achieve restaurant targets and hospitality standards.
• Demonstrates financial acumen and operational discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 1-2 Front of House departments and mentor staff.
• Hire, train and schedule hourly team members for shifts.
• Coach and develop team for smooth shift execution.
• Communicate clearly and build strong cross-team relationships.
• Model accountability and continuous improvement in operations.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Leadership

Communication

Hiring & Training

Team development

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery in Illinois is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume, scratch-kitchen operation with a retail market and Wine Club program. You will mentor a team, deliver uncompromising hospitality, and drive growth of the Wine Club community.

The role emphasizes building lasting guest experiences and upholding Cooper’s Hawk values. The position offers a compensation range of $55,000-$65,000 per year plus a 10% bonus potential, with final offer based on experience, skills, and