Lead Kitchen Operations & Culinary Team

Cooper's Hawk Winery; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Wellness program

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk is seeking an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume scratch kitchen alongside the Executive Kitchen Manager. You’ll drive consistency, food quality, and safety while coaching your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This role focuses on leadership, training, and execution, with opportunities for career development and involvement in seasonal menus, events, and daily operations across dish, prep, and line stations.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of management experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Scratch kitchen experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
• Demonstrates financial acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred ServSafe certification.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must stand for long shifts and work 50–60 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Direct kitchen operations, including Kitchen Managers and Team Members across dish, prep, and line stations.
• Review schedules and manage assigned operating systems.
• Use POS systems, scheduling software, ordering/inventory systems, and MS Office to stay organized.
• Conduct line checks, create prep lists, and oversee supply ordering and inventory.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment and uphold food safety standards.
• Lead kitchen training, food execution, new menu roll-outs and system initiatives.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

English proficiency

Financial acumen

MS Office

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk is seeking an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume scratch kitchen alongside the Executive Kitchen Manager. You’ll drive consistency, food quality, and safety while coaching your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This role focuses on leadership, training, and execution, with opportunities for career development and involvement in seasonal menus, events, and daily operations across dish, prep, and line stations.