Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Volume Scratch Kitchen & Wine Pairings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Wine discount

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

HSA/FSAs

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Relief program

Wellness support

Everyday benefits

Rewards program

Career development

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen, delivering culinary execution that pairs with our wines. You will partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager to uphold hospitality standards and coach team members to ensure high food quality and a memorable guest experience.

The role oversees 1-2 kitchen departments, hires and trains hourly staff, and ensures food safety and efficient inventory.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 21+ years of age and able to read, understand and communicate in English.
• Demonstrates financial acumen and comfort with numbers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred ServSafe and state/local licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 1-2 kitchen departments including dish, prep, and/or line.
• Maintain professional image and uphold culinary and safety standards.
• Utilize POS, scheduling, ordering/inventory systems, and MS Office to stay organized.
• Assist with new menu roll-outs, kitchen initiatives, and private events, including monthly Wine Club dinners.
• Hire, train, and develop hourly kitchen staff.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and kitchen policies.
• Drive financial and operational results with prep and line knowledge.
• 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 leadership to achieve restaurant goals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication

English language

Financial acumen

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Ordering/inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen, delivering culinary execution that pairs with our wines. You will partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager to uphold hospitality standards and coach team members to ensure high food quality and a memorable guest experience.

The role oversees 1-2 kitchen departments, hires and trains hourly staff, and ensures food safety and efficient inventory.