Kitchen Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Wellington (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading winery and restaurant as a Kitchen Manager, where you'll oversee culinary execution in a fast-paced environment. You'll inspire your team to deliver high-quality food and ensure a first-class guest experience while enjoying comprehensive benefits and discounts.

Benefits

Monthly Dining Allowance

50% Dining and Carryout Discount

40% Retail Wine Discount

20% Retail and Private Events Discount

Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 1-2 years supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 1-2 departments including dish, prep, and/or line.
• Manage people through hiring, training, and verifying standards.

Skills

Communication

Financial acumen

Education

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join to apply for the Kitchen Manager role at Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants.

As a Kitchen Manager, you will lead a fast-paced, high-volume, scratch kitchen, overseeing culinary execution and partnering with the Executive Kitchen Manager to ensure operational excellence and growth. You will coach and inspire team members to deliver high food quality and a first-class guest experience.

What You’ll Get

• Incredible Discounts: Monthly Dining Allowance, 50% Dining and Carryout, 40% Retail Wine, 20% Retail and Private Events, Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two, and more.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Wellness Program, 401(k) plan, Flexible Savings Accounts, Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Competitive Pay, Incentives, Rewards, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, and other benefits.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee 1-2 departments including dish, prep, and/or line.
• Ensure policies are followed and manage operating systems.
• Collaborate between kitchen and front of house.
• Represent company values and foster a respectful work environment.
• Manage people through hiring, training, and verifying standards.
• Lead meetings, coach team members, and maximize operational results.
• Assist with menu rollouts, private events, inventory, and system operations.
• Maintain food safety standards and a professional image.

What You’ll Need

• 1-2 years supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen, preferably scratch kitchens.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English.
• Financial acumen and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Preferred certifications: ServSafe, state/local licensing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long hours, and work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.

Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the employment process.

About Us: Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants offers an elegant Napa Valley experience, combining a tasting room with a casual restaurant and scratch kitchen. Our wines have won awards, and we aim to democratize the good life through food and wine.