Kitchen Manager

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Kitchen Manager in a vibrant culinary environment. You will lead a high-volume, scratch kitchen, ensuring top-notch food quality and an exceptional guest experience. Collaborate closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to drive operational excellence and team development. Enjoy a range of benefits including a monthly dining allowance, comprehensive health insurance, and a retirement plan with company matching. If you are passionate about culinary arts and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Monthly dining allowance

50% dining and carryout discount

40% retail wine discount

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Referral bonuses

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent communication and financial skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen departments including dish, prep, and line.
• Manage team hiring, training, and development.
• Maintain food safety standards and a professional work environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join us as a Kitchen Manager at Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants

We are hiring for the role of Kitchen Manager at Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants. This position offers a compensation range of $55,000-$65,000 per year plus a 10% bonus potential. The final salary will depend on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal pay equity.

Role Overview

As a Kitchen Manager, you will lead our fast-paced, high-volume, scratch kitchen, ensuring the culinary execution of our inspired menu paired with Cooper’s Hawk wines. You will work closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to drive operational excellence, growth, and team development, maintaining high food quality and delivering a first-class guest experience.

What You’ll Get

• Monthly dining allowance, 50% dining and carryout discount, 40% retail wine discount, and more
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, and wellness programs
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Paid time off, parental leave, and employee assistance programs
• Employee discounts, referral bonuses, recognition programs, and career development opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Oversee 1-2 departments including dish, prep, and/or line
• Ensure policies are followed and operations are managed efficiently
• Collaborate between kitchen and front of house
• Manage team hiring, training, and development
• Lead department meetings and coaching sessions
• Support new menu and system rollouts, private events, and inventory management
• Maintain food safety standards and a professional work environment

What You’ll Need

• 1-2 years supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen, preferably scratch kitchens
• Excellent communication and financial acumen
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; certifications like ServSafe preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long hours, and work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays

Please visit our careers site for detailed benefits information. Cooper's Hawk is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.