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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Wine discount program

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Employee relief program

Wellness support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead 1-2 kitchen departments, ensuring high food quality and guest satisfaction. You will work with the Executive Kitchen Manager to coach Team Members and implement culinary standards in a fast-paced scratch kitchen.

You will hire, train, and develop hourly staff, ensure food safety, and drive financial and operational results while collaborating across front-of-house teams and private events.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Scratch kitchen experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, understand and communicate in English.
• Demonstrates financial acumen and operating knowledge.
• Proficient with 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.
• Utilize POS systems, scheduling software, ordering/inventory systems, and Microsoft Office to stay organized.
• Help execute new menu roll-outs, kitchen initiatives, and private events.

Skills

Supervisory experience

High-volume kitchen

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

Education

ServSafe Certification

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Ordering/inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead 1-2 kitchen departments, ensuring high food quality and guest satisfaction. You will work with the Executive Kitchen Manager to coach Team Members and implement culinary standards in a fast-paced scratch kitchen.

You will hire, train, and develop hourly staff, ensure food safety, and drive financial and operational results while collaborating across front-of-house teams and private events.