Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Volume Ops & Private Events

Cooper's Hawk Winery; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount 50%

Wine discount 40%

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Wellness accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Team member rewards

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cooper's Hawk Winery is seeking a Kitchen Department Supervisor to oversee 1–2 kitchen areas, ensuring safety and quality in a busy, full-service setting. You will lead a team, coordinate with front-of-house, and support menu roll-outs and private events.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of supervisory experience, excellent English communication, and strong financial awareness. Expect a 55k–65k salary with a 10% bonus potential and comprehensive benefits in a stable, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen within a full-service restaurant environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum age 21 and ability to read, understand, and communicate in English
• Demonstrates financial acumen and budget awareness
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee 1–2 kitchen departments (dish, prep, line) and maintain professional image
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards
• Use POS, scheduling, and inventory systems to stay organized and efficient
• Assist with new menu roll-outs, kitchen initiatives, and private events including Wine Club dinners
• Hire, train, and develop hourly kitchen team members
• Lead department meetings and coach team members to achieve restaurant goals
• Collaborate with Executive Kitchen Manager and General Manager to drive results
• Support private events and ensure quality guest experiences

Skills

Supervisory experience

High volume kitchen

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Ordering/inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper's Hawk Winery is seeking a Kitchen Department Supervisor to oversee 1–2 kitchen areas, ensuring safety and quality in a busy, full-service setting. You will lead a team, coordinate with front-of-house, and support menu roll-outs and private events.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of supervisory experience, excellent English communication, and strong financial awareness. Expect a 55k–65k salary with a 10% bonus potential and comprehensive benefits in a stable, team-driven environment.