Kitchen Manager: High-Volume Scratch Kitchen & Wine

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount 50%

Wine discount 40%

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Career development

Team member rewards

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants in Wisconsin is hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead fast-paced, high-volume culinary execution and coach team members to deliver outstanding guest experiences. The role partners with the Executive Kitchen Manager to drive quality and hospitality while rolling out new menus and events.

The position offers a compensation range of $55,000–$65,000 per year with a 10% bonus potential based on experience and internal equity; final offer reflects qualifications and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum age 21 and ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
• Demonstrates financial acumen and operational awareness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ServSafe certification preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long shifts; 50–60 hours/week.
• Flexible shifts, weekends, and some holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 1–2 kitchen departments (dish, prep, line).
• Maintain professional image and uphold culinary standards.
• Use POS, scheduling, inventory systems, and MS Office.
• Execute new menu roll-outs and private events, incl. Wine Club dinners.
• Hire, train, and develop hourly kitchen staff.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and kitchen policies.
• Drive inventory, labor management, and financial results.
• Foster collaboration between kitchen and front-of-house.
• Lead department meetings and coach team members.
• Partner with EKM and GM to achieve restaurant goals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Excellent communication

Financial acumen

English proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

POS systems

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants in Wisconsin is hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead fast-paced, high-volume culinary execution and coach team members to deliver outstanding guest experiences. The role partners with the Executive Kitchen Manager to drive quality and hospitality while rolling out new menus and events.

The position offers a compensation range of $55,000–$65,000 per year with a 10% bonus potential based on experience and internal equity; final offer reflects qualifications and