Kitchen Leader: Drive Scratch Kitchen Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dining & Carryout Discount

Wine Discount

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Health Savings Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Wellness Support

Team Member Rewards

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead 1–2 kitchen departments in a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen. You will drive culinary execution, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with the Executive Kitchen Manager to deliver uncompromising hospitality.

Responsibilities include hiring/training hourly staff, managing inventory and labor, implementing new menu initiatives, and coordinating private events such as Wine Club dinners.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum age 21 years.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
• Demonstrates financial acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 1–2 kitchen departments including dish, prep, and/or line.
• Maintain professional image and uphold culinary and safety standards.
• Use POS systems, scheduling software, ordering/inventory systems, and Microsoft Office to stay organized.
• Help execute new menu roll-outs, kitchen initiatives, and private events, including monthly Wine Club dinners.
• Hire, train, and develop hourly kitchen Team Members on kitchen standards.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and kitchen policies.
• Be accountable for prep and line knowledge to drive financial and operational results.
• Assist with weekly inventory and labor management.
• Foster collaboration between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Lead department meetings and coach Team Members.
• Partner with Executive Kitchen Manager and General Manager to achieve restaurant goals.
• Assist in executing private events, including monthly Wine Club dinners.
• Represent Cooper’s Hawk values and create an inclusive kitchen culture.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Verbal and written communication

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead 1–2 kitchen departments in a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen. You will drive culinary execution, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with the Executive Kitchen Manager to deliver uncompromising hospitality.

Responsibilities include hiring/training hourly staff, managing inventory and labor, implementing new menu initiatives, and coordinating private events such as Wine Club dinners.