Kitchen Manager: Lead Scratch Kitchen & wine-paired dining

Cooper's Hawk Winery; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining & wine discounts

Medical, dental, vision, telehealth

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Team member rewards

Career development

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen, partnering with the Executive Kitchen Manager to deliver hospitality and high-quality dishes paired with our wines.

You will coach Team Members, ensure food safety, and drive operational results while supporting private events and monthly Wine Club dinners. This role demands 50–60 hour weeks, weekend availability, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen in a full-service restaurant.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum age 21.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
• Demonstrates financial acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred ServSafe certification.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must stand for 10 hours per shift.
• Must work 50–60 hours per week.
• Flexible shifts including weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 1–2 kitchen departments including dish, prep, and/or line.
• Maintain professional image and uphold culinary and safety standards.
• Use POS systems, scheduling software, ordering/inventory systems, and Microsoft Office to stay organized.
• Help execute new menu roll-outs, kitchen initiatives, and private events, including monthly Wine Club dinners.
• Hire, train, and develop hourly kitchen Team Members.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and kitchen policies.
• Drive financial and operational results through 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 Executive Kitchen Manager and General Manager to achieve restaurant goals.
• Assist in executing private events, including monthly Wine Club dinners.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication

English proficiency

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen, partnering with the Executive Kitchen Manager to deliver hospitality and high-quality dishes paired with our wines.

You will coach Team Members, ensure food safety, and drive operational results while supporting private events and monthly Wine Club dinners. This role demands 50–60 hour weeks, weekend availability, and strong leadership.