Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants is hiring: Restaurant Manager in Town and C
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants, Town and Country, MO, United States
Overview
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 grow and inspire a team, deliver uncompromising hospitality to guests, and help grow a vibrant wine club community by upholding high standards and adding a touch of color to moments that become 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 for smooth shift execution.
- Represent Cooper’s Hawk values, create a respectful, inclusive work culture, and provide personalized service that makes every guest feel special.
- Build and grow the Wine Club Community by educating guests and inviting them to join; empower the team to create memorable guest experiences; celebrate wins with the team and guests.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Results-driven; able to coach the team to hit restaurant targets (e.g., 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.
- Physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.; stand for at least 10 hours per shift; able to work 50–60 hours per week; flexible shifts including weekends and some holidays.
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 including insurance coverage (pet, life, auto, home/property) and employee discounts
- Team Member Rewards, Milestone Recognition and Referral Bonuses
- Career Development Opportunities
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 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!