Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

Compensation range for this role is $70,000-$83,000/year + 10% bonus potential.

The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity.

As an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager at Cooper’s Hawk, you’ll help lead a high-volume, scratch kitchen where culinary creativity meets operational excellence. You’ll partner closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and safety while coaching and inspiring your team. With a focus on leadership, training, and execution, you’ll help deliver an outstanding guest experience and support the growth of our culinary team.

• 50 percent Dining and Carryout Discount; 40 percent Retail Wine Discount; 20 percent Discount on Retail and Private Events
• Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Supplemental Health Coverage (Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness)
• Health & Flexible Savings Accounts
  - Health and Dependent Care
• Long-Term Disability;
  Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Access to Team Member Relief Program
• Employee Assistance Program, providing mental health, legal and financial counseling
• “Everyday Benefits” Program to include insurance coverage (pet, life, auto, home/property) and employee discounts on goods and services
• Team Member Rewards, Tenure Recognition and Referral Bonuses
• Luxury Car Incentive for Team Member Development for General Managers and Executive Kitchen Managers
• Annual Destination Conference for General Managers and Executive Kitchen Managers
• Career Development Opportunities

People Developer:
Centered on growth, mentorship and creating career pathways for all.

• Uphold performance management standards by directing kitchen operations, including Kitchen Managers and Team Members across dish, prep, and line stations
• Lead kitchen training, food execution, new menu roll-outs and system initiatives
• Participate in hourly kitchen Team Member hiring
• Foster a growth mindset by conducting side-by-sides with Team Members to support development and performance
• Mentor and develop Kitchen Managers and Team Members through coaching, feedback, and clear performance expectations
• Communicate with clarity, actively listen, and build strong relationships across the team

• Be accountable for food preparation knowledge and quality standards
• Assist with weekly inventory procedures and maximize financial results
• Review schedules and manage assigned operating systems
• Demonstrate a disciplined use of tools like POS systems, scheduling software, ordering/inventory systems, and Microsoft 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
• Take ownership of operational results by ensuring policies, systems, and standards are consistently followed
• Adapt quickly to changing business needs while maintaining operational excellence
• Drive disciplined execution through planning, prioritization, and follow-through

• Foster collaboration across restaurant teams in both Kitchen and Front of House Operations and lead with open, respectful communication
• Lead Community meetings and coach Managers to align on goals that drive operational success
• Execute private events,…