Executive Kitchen Manager

Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Inc. is a distinguished restaurant and winery brand that opened its first location in 2005 in Orland Park, a suburb south of Chicago. The establishment has since expanded, bringing a unique dining and wine experience to guests through various locations, including one in Indian Land, South Carolina. Coopers Hawk is renowned for its Napa-style tasting rooms, scratch kitchens, and an expertly curated wine collection. Their multi-faceted concept combines an upscale casual dining restaurant, a full-service bar, a private barrel-aging room, and a retail tasting room all housed under one roof. The brand carefully designs its menu items in-house, emphasizing scratch cooking with dishes thoughtfully paired to complement their award-winning wines. This dedication to quality and hospitality has helped Coopers Hawk establish itself as a lifestyle brand, blending culinary excellence with wine culture.

The role of Executive Kitchen Manager at Coopers Hawk is a leadership position within a fast-paced and high-volume scratch kitchen environment. This role demands a culinary professional who can inspire and lead a kitchen team while ensuring top-tier food quality, consistency, safety, and service. The Executive Kitchen Manager acts as the primary culinary leader and coach, fostering a kitchen culture centered around hospitality and creating memorable experiences for both guests and staff members. The position offers a competitive salary range between $84,000 and $100,000 annually, with a 15% bonus potential, reflecting the candidate’s experience, skills, and internal pay equity.

In this role, the Executive Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations and partnering with culinary leadership to implement new menu items. The role involves close collaboration with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless dining experience and effective communication across all departments. Administrative tasks such as managing schedules, inventory, ordering, and compliance with food safety standards are pivotal to the position’s success. The Executive Kitchen Manager also spearheads initiatives like menu rollouts, kitchen training programs, and private events, including monthly Wine Club dinners, reflecting Coopers Hawk’s unique wine and food pairing concept.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellness and professional growth of its team members. Benefits include significant dining and retail discounts, medical and dental coverage, 401k with company matching, paid parental leave, and wellness programs, among others. The culture at Coopers Hawk encourages accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, making it an excellent opportunity for culinary leaders eager to advance their careers within an innovative and respected hospitality brand.