Restaurant Operations Leader & Wine Club Growth Champion

Cooper's Hawk Winery; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery in the United States is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead a high-volume, full-service restaurant with a scratch kitchen, tasting room, and Wine Club program.

You will drive exceptional shift execution, mentor both Management and Hourly Team Members, and partner with the General Manager to hit restaurant goals and grow the Wine Club community. This role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and delivering Uncompromising Hospitality.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of supervisory experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Scratch kitchen experience preferred.
• Must be 21+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall restaurant operations including Service and Tasting Room.
• Participate in hourly Team Member hiring and onboarding; provide tools, support and training.
• Foster growth by creating learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Oversee training for Managers in Development, lead restaurant trainers, and new team members.
• Coach and mentor Restaurant and Kitchen Managers; communicate clearly and build relationships.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People development

Customer service

Communication skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery in the United States is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead a high-volume, full-service restaurant with a scratch kitchen, tasting room, and Wine Club program.

You will drive exceptional shift execution, mentor both Management and Hourly Team Members, and partner with the General Manager to hit restaurant goals and grow the Wine Club community. This role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and delivering Uncompromising Hospitality.