Kitchen Manager: Lead Scratch Kitchen & Wine Pairings

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount 50%

Wine discount 40%

Monthly wine tasting for two

Health, dental, vision & telehealth

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Wellness & mental health support

Employee discounts on goods and events

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, scratch kitchen and ensure high food quality and exceptional guest experiences. You will work closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to mentor team members and execute new menu launches and private events.

The compensation range is $55,000–$65,000 per year with a 10% bonus potential, with final offer based on experience, skill set, and equity considerations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum age 21 and ability to read/communicate in English.
• Demonstrates financial acumen and proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 1–2 kitchen departments (dish, prep, line).
• Maintain culinary and safety standards.
• Support menu roll-outs, kitchen initiatives, and private events.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English communication

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory systems

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, scratch kitchen and ensure high food quality and exceptional guest experiences. You will work closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to mentor team members and execute new menu launches and private events.

The compensation range is $55,000–$65,000 per year with a 10% bonus potential, with final offer based on experience, skill set, and equity considerations.