Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

Cooper's Hawk Winery; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount (50% on dining & 40%?)

Wine discount (40% retailer)

Private events discount (20%)

Monthly wine tasting for two

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Team member relief program

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen and drive the culinary execution of our menu items paired with our wines. You will partner closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to deliver hospitality and coach Team Members to ensure high food quality and a memorable guest experience.

You will oversee 1–2 kitchen departments, uphold safety standards, and help roll out new menus and private events including Wine Club dinners.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee 1–2 kitchen departments including dish, prep, and/or line.
• Maintain professional image and uphold culinary and safety standards.
• Use POS, scheduling, ordering/inventory systems, and MS Office to stay organized.
• Help execute new menu roll-outs, kitchen initiatives, and private events.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

English proficient

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

ServSafe (preferred)

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen and drive the culinary execution of our menu items paired with our wines. You will partner closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to deliver hospitality and coach Team Members to ensure high food quality and a memorable guest experience.

You will oversee 1–2 kitchen departments, uphold safety standards, and help roll out new menus and private events including Wine Club dinners.