A lookback at our leadership conference in the Dominican Republic 🌴✨ From February 22–25, 2026, we brought together General Managers and Executive Kitchen Managers from every Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants location to grow, connect, and lead with intention. Fueled by collaboration and shared passion, this experience showed what’s possible when great leaders come together. Excited for what’s next. 🍷
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants
Food and Beverage Services
Downers Grove, Illinois 32,843 followers
We celebrate moments that matter with chef-crafted food, award-winning wines, and life-long friendships!
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. Built upon the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge lasting connections, Cooper’s Hawk is home to one of the world’s largest wine clubs with nearly 800k-and-growing member base. The Cooper’s Hawk portfolio currently includes over 70 Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant locations throughout 14 states, as well as a new “by Cooper’s Hawk” brands introduced in 2022: Piccolo Buco by Luca Issa & Cooper’s Hawk. At Cooper's Hawk, connection is at the heart of everything we do! As a part of our team, you'll join a culture of collaboration, where you'll find the tools, training, and support to succeed, and make a real difference. Join us on this exciting growth journey, as we deliver the extraordinary to our Wine Club Members, and Cooper's Hawk Community. Together, we'll transform moments into memories! Connection. Community. Uncompromising Hospitality.
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http://www.chwinery.com
External link for Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants
- Industry
- Food and Beverage Services
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Downers Grove, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2005
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Employees at Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants
Updates
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The Founders Award celebrates leaders who truly lead by example—living our values, strengthening our culture, and empowering their teams to thrive. Congratulations to this year’s recipients for earning this prestigious honor at our 2026 Leadership Conference. Your passion, integrity, and commitment to excellence continue to raise the bar. 🏆 Angelica Zimmer - Executive Kitchen Manager | Kildeer, IL Jose Garay - Executive Kitchen Manager | Algonquin, IL Ryan Fitzpatrick - Area Director
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Through our Driving Development program, we’re proud to recognize leaders who go above and beyond to support, mentor, and elevate their teams—with a $20K award toward leasing or purchasing a vehicle. Congratulations to this year’s recipients for embodying the values and culture of Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants and for their unwavering dedication to development and excellence. 🚗💙
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We’re proud to celebrate our 2026 Managers of the Year and Team Members of the Year—honored in the Dominican Republic at our Leadership Conference for their dedication and excellence. 🏆✨ These incredible individuals truly represent the heart of Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, and their commitment continues to inspire us all: Team Members of the Year Melissa Daniel - Tasting Room Attendant, LRT, ROA Asst., Supervisor | Ft. Myers, FL Penny Thomas - Host | Rockville, MD Grace Nicholls - Pastry & NRO Trainer | Kildeer, IL Kyle Leisenring - Server, LRT, NROT, Supervisor | Centerville, OH Managers Of the Year Mary Murphy - Sr. Restaurant Manager | Arlington Heights, IL Lindsey Carter - Restaurant Office Admin. | Wesley Chapel, FL Alison Jervis - Asst. General Manager | Green Township, OH Thank you for living our values and leading by example!
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Avondale, AZ 🌵🤍 NOW OPEN! We’re excited to open our 5th Arizona location, now serving the Avondale and greater Phoenix community. From our Napa-style Tasting Room to crave-worthy dishes, Cooper’s Hawk is ready to welcome you in and raise a glass 🥂 📍 10525 W McDowell Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392 👇 Where should Cooper’s Hawk head next? Tell us your city!
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At our recent Leadership Conference, our General Managers and Executive Kitchen Managers came together for an energizing "Let's ELEVATE" Learning Session. It was a powerful opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and grow together as leaders. Extraordinary leadership means being a great coach - listening deeply, staying curious and giving feedback that helps others reach their greatest potential. When we lead people first, the numbers will follow. We are Powered By People.
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A huge congratulations to our new Executive General Managers for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence. 🏆 Scott Palese- Algonquin, IL Clair Fleshner- Ft. Myers, FL Mark Saadallah- Green Township, OH Your vision, guidance, and passion inspire teams and elevate every Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants location. Thank you for leading with heart.
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