Kitchen Manager: High-Volume Scratch Kitchen Leader

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Wine discount

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Employee discounts on goods/services

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen. You will drive culinary execution, pair dishes with Cooper’s Hawk wines, and partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager to deliver hospitality while coaching Team Members to ensure high food quality and memorable guest experiences.

You will oversee 1–2 kitchen departments, maintain safety standards, and implement new menu roll-outs and private events, including monthly Wine Club

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum age 21.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
• Demonstrates financial acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred ServSafe and state/local licensing.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand for at least 10 hours per shift.
• Ability to work 50-60 hours per week, including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 1–2 kitchen departments including dish, prep, and/or line.
• Maintain a professional image and uphold culinary and safety standards.
• Use POS systems, scheduling software, ordering/inventory systems, and Microsoft Office.
• 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 and sanitation 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory systems

Excel

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen. You will drive culinary execution, pair dishes with Cooper’s Hawk wines, and partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager to deliver hospitality while coaching Team Members to ensure high food quality and memorable guest experiences.

You will oversee 1–2 kitchen departments, maintain safety standards, and implement new menu roll-outs and private events, including monthly Wine Club