Restaurant Manager

About the role

A Restaurant Manager at Cooper’s Hawk helps manage the complexities of running a high-volume, scratch kitchen, full-service restaurant, complete with a retail market, tasting room and Wine Club program. You’ll do more than just manage a shift — you’ll grow and inspire a team, deliver uncompromising hospitality to our guests and help grow a vibrant wine club community. By adhering to high standards and adding a touch of color, you’ll turn moments into lasting memories.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1–2 department areas with confidence
• Maintain a professional image and uphold Cooper’s Hawk standards
• Use tools like POS systems, scheduling and inventory software, and Microsoft Office to stay organized
• Conduct weekly inventory and manage department-level financial performance
• Hire, train, and schedule hourly Team Members
• Ensure policies and operating systems are followed
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment
• Take initiative to solve problems and improve operations
• Foster strong collaboration between kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Lead department and Community meetings
• Coach and develop Team Members to ensure smooth shift execution
• Partner with the General Manager to achieve restaurant goals
• Represent Cooper’s Hawk values and create a respectful, inclusive work culture
• Support your team with the tools and training they need to succeed
• Provide personalized service that makes every guest special
• Build and grow our Wine Club Community by educating guests and inviting them to join
• Empower your team to create special experiences that keep guests coming back
• Celebrate wins, big and small, with your team and your guests

Requirements

• Must represent Cooper’s Hawk values
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience in a full-service restaurant
• Scratch kitchen experience preferred
• Minimum age requirement of 21 years
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Is results-driven; able to coach team to hit restaurant targets (i.e. Wine Club Community growth)
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English
• Demonstrates financial acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred certifications include ServSafe and state/local licensing requirements
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
• Must be able to stand for at least 10 hours per shift
• Must have the ability to work 50–60 hours per week
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and some holidays

Pay

RM Compensation range is $55,000–$65,000/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.

Benefits

• 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 and Telehealth plus Wellness Discount
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 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
• Wellness and Mental Health Support
• “Everyday Benefits” Program to include insurance coverage (pet, life, auto, home/property) and employee discounts on goods and services
• Team Member Rewards, Milestone Recognition and Referral Bonuses
• Career Development Opportunities