Lead Kitchen Manager — High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dining and Carryout Discount 50%

Retail Wine Discount 40%

Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Telehealth and Wellness Discount

401(k) with Company Match

Health Savings Accounts

Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Team Member Relief Program

Wellness and Mental Health Support

Everyday Benefits Program (pet, life,

Team Member Rewards and Referral Bonu

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants in Virginia is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen, delivering culinary execution that pairs with Cooper's Hawk wines.

You will oversee 1–2 kitchen departments, hire and train team members, ensure food safety and quality, manage inventory and labor, and collaborate with the Executive Kitchen Manager to drive hospitality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen in a full-service restaurant environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, understand and communicate in English.
• Demonstrates financial acumen and operates with business sense.

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 MS Office to stay organized.
• Help execute new menu roll-outs, kitchen initiatives, and private events.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Excellent communication

Financial acumen

English literacy

Education

ServSafe certification

State/local licensing requirements

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants in Virginia is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen, delivering culinary execution that pairs with Cooper's Hawk wines.

You will oversee 1–2 kitchen departments, hire and train team members, ensure food safety and quality, manage inventory and labor, and collaborate with the Executive Kitchen Manager to drive hospitality and guest satisfaction.