Kitchen Manager

Cooper's Hawk is a unique lifestyle brand that combines a Napa-style tasting room with wine-inspired retail and a full-service restaurant, bar, and private event space. Founded in 2005, Cooper's Hawk has grown to offer a modern yet casual dining experience rooted in the Napa Valley tradition. Their scratch kitchen menu is thoughtfully crafted to pair perfectly with their award-winning wines, creating an unparalleled culinary experience for guests. The Cooper's Hawk Wine Club, possibly the largest of its kind globally, provides members with exclusive benefits including curated dining and travel experiences, further enriching the lifestyle that Cooper's Hawk promotes. Recently, the brand has expanded to include Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk, bringing the vibrant flavors of Rome to its guests, enhancing its reputation as a leader in culinary innovation and hospitality.

As a Kitchen Manager at Cooper's Hawk, you will play a critical role in managing a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen operation. Working closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for driving the culinary execution of the restaurant's unique menu items, ensuring each dish not only meets but exceeds the standards of quality and presentation that Cooper's Hawk is known for. This role requires a hands-on leader who is ready to coach, inspire, and lead a diverse team of culinary professionals toward delivering exceptional food and an outstanding guest experience.

Your daily responsibilities will include overseeing one or two kitchen departments, such as dish, prep, or line operations, while maintaining a professional kitchen environment that adheres strictly to culinary and safety standards. You will be heavily involved in operational aspects such as inventory management, labor scheduling, and using technology tools like POS systems and scheduling software to keep the kitchen running efficiently. Your leadership will extend to helping hire, train, and develop team members, fostering collaboration between kitchen and front-of-house staff, and participating in special events including monthly Wine Club dinners.

Success in this position means consistently showing up prepared and ready to lead, taking responsibility for your kitchen environment, and creating a respectful and inclusive culture that motivates your team. Your efforts will directly impact Cooper's Hawk's ability to deliver a memorable dining experience, enhancing guest satisfaction and contributing to the brand's continued growth and reputation for excellence.

Cooper's Hawk offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes discounts on dining, carryout, retail wine, and private events, monthly complimentary wine tasting for two, and a robust selection of health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth services. Additional benefits include 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off, and access to mental health support and wellness programs. Career development opportunities and employee recognition programs are also integral parts of the company culture, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to grow and succeed within the organization.