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Cooper's Hawk Winery

General Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery, Goerkes Corner, Wisconsin, United States

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Compensation General Manager Compensation range is $90,000 - $112,000/year + 20% bonus potential.

Final offered salary based on experience, skill set, qualifications and internal pay equity.

Overview As a General Manager at Cooper’s Hawk, you will oversee a dynamic, high-volume, full-service restaurant that includes a scratch kitchen, retail tasting room and a thriving Wine Club community. You’ll lead with passion and purpose, ensuring operational excellence, delivering memorable guest experiences, and growing a vibrant Wine Club community. You’ll develop and inspire a team of leaders and team members, working together to deliver uncompromising hospitality.

What You Will Get

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

How You Will Succeed Show Up Ready

Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, including kitchen, front-of-house, retail/tasting room and Wine Club

Lead all Management and Hourly Team Members as a role model of Cooper’s Hawk behaviors and values

Use tools like POS systems, scheduling software, inventory systems and Microsoft Office to stay organized

Focus on service execution and uphold all food, service, and facility standards

Project a professional image to team and guests

Own What You See

Approve hourly Team Member hiring decisions

Mentor and develop managers to lead their teams effectively

Navigate challenges strategically and ensure policies, systems, and standards are followed

Be accountable for achieving monthly sales, profit targets, and operational and Wine Club goals

Stay in Sync

Ensure strong collaboration between kitchen and front-of-house operations

Lead management meetings and foster open communication across departments

Involve department managers in achieving financial and operational results

Partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager and other leaders to drive success

Make It Personal

Represent Cooper’s Hawk values and create a respectful, positive and professional work environment

Support your team with coaching, feedback, and development opportunities

Ensure every guest receives warm, personalized service that reflects our brand

Add a Touch

Champion the growth of our Wine Club Community and ensure team members are equipped to promote and grow it

Celebrate team and individual achievements

Lead with passion and inspire a culture of excellence and uncompromising hospitality

What You Will Bring

Must represent Cooper’s Hawk values

Minimum 2 years of General Manager experience in a full-service restaurant. Scratch kitchen experience preferred

A 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

Extensive food knowledge and standards (Executive Kitchen Manager level)

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 be able to work 50-60 hours per week

Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and some holidays

Contact & About Us Cooper’s Hawk reviews several factors when establishing compensation. Salaries and hourly wages appearing in a job posting may be published by third parties and may not reflect the salaries or hourly wages offered by Cooper’s Hawk.

Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cooper’s Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

About Us

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants was created with the inspiration of bringing the Napa Valley experience to all of America, by combining an elegant tasting room with a polished casual restaurant and scratch kitchen. Cooper’s Hawk wines have won hundreds of awards and are the Official Wines of the Screen Actors Guild® Awards. We are built upon the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge a COMMUNITY, and with the world’s largest wine club membership, we are paving the way to democratizing the good life!

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