Kitchen Manager: Wine-Paired Menu Lead

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining Discount 50%

Wine Discount 40%

Wine Club Tastings

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Telehealth

401(k) Match

Health Savings Account

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Team Member Relief

Wellness Support

Career Development

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and menu execution paired with our wines. You’ll partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager to coach a team and uphold safety and quality.

Role emphasizes staff development, collaboration with front-of-house, and driving operational excellence across weekly inventory, scheduling, and events such as Wine Club dinners.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Demonstrates financial acumen in kitchen operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with scheduling/inventory tools.
• Preferred ServSafe certification and local licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 1–2 kitchen departments (dish, prep, line).
• Uphold culinary and safety standards and professional image.
• Utilize POS, scheduling, ordering, and inventory systems.
• Execute new menu roll-outs and private events, including Wine Club dinners.
• Hire, train, and develop hourly kitchen staff.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and kitchen policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication (verbal/written)

English proficiency

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and menu execution paired with our wines. You’ll partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager to coach a team and uphold safety and quality.

Role emphasizes staff development, collaboration with front-of-house, and driving operational excellence across weekly inventory, scheduling, and events such as Wine Club dinners.