Assistant Executive Steward

Hersheypark; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission to Hersheypark

Discounts

Job summary

Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA is seeking a Full‑Time Team Member to oversee the weekly planning and daily support of kitchen workers, including night cleaners and banquet operations. This hands‑on role includes inventory management, staff scheduling, and adherence to safety standards.

This position offers perks such as free admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and comprehensive benefits starting the next month after eligibility. Availability for all shifts, including overnight, is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related Food & Beverage experience.
• 1 year supervisory experience.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Must be able to read and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen stewards, provide training, and ensure proper staffing during shifts.
• Inspect dish rooms, service pantries, and storage areas to uphold food safety standards.
• Review and organize department paperwork: inventory, payroll, schedules, cleaning procedures.
• Respond to requests from the Executive Chef and other departments; delegate as needed.
• Maintain inventory of china and glassware; document supplies and recommend purchases.
• Assist executive steward with weekly planning and scheduling of staff and resources.
• Participate in Manager on Duty (MOD) rotation.
• Assist Culinary Department with Banquet events, including off-property catering.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

F&B experience

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

Spanish language (plus)

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hershey Lodge
Hershey Lodge
325 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033, USA

Join the team at Hershey Lodge, an award‑winning resort best known for being warm, welcoming, and distinctly Hershey. Offering 665 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of function space, Hershey Lodge provides convenience and comfort for families and guests of all ages. We hope you’ll enjoy the sweet hospitality and iconic chocolate details around every corner.

This position, along with the Executive Steward, is responsible for the weekly planning and daily support and supervision of the general kitchen workers, including night cleaners, equipment inventory management, and banquet and restaurant operations support.

As a Full‑Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID! Your total compensation consists not only of the wage that you are paid, but also includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after you begin working, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!

Job Duties

• Monitor work of stewards within kitchen and service areas in order to provide supervision, support, and training during shifts. Ensure areas are properly staffed to maintain proper service levels at all times.
• Inspect dish rooms, service pantries, and storage areas to maintain food safety standards and a safe work environment. Enforce all health and safety standards.
• Review, document, and arrange all department paperwork, including but not limited to: inventory, payroll, staff schedules, and cleaning procedures.
• Respond promptly to requests from the Executive Chef, guests, employees and other departments. Delegate work to staff as needed.
• Maintain inventory of all china, glassware, and other supplies. Organize and document supplies. Recommend purchase of new supplies in order to maintain sufficient inventory levels at all times.
• Assist executive steward in weekly planning and scheduling of staff and resources in order to meet operational demands.
• Participate in Manager on Duty (MOD) rotation.
• Assist Culinary Department with Banquet related functions to include off‐property catering events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related Food & Beverage experience
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience
• 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Completion of high school or GED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skilled in the use of Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Job Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Climbing Ladders Occasional (<33%)
• Reaching Forward Occasional (<33%)
• Reaching Overhead Occasional (<33%)
• Finger Dexterity Frequent (34-66%)
• Hand/Eye Coordination Frequent (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasional (<33%)
• Sitting Occasional (<33%)
• Standing Frequent (34-66%)

This job requires a good sense of vision (either corrected or uncorrected). Visual ability to operate moving equipment such as a car, truck, golf carts, etc.

This job requires the visual ability to view work at distances of approximately 5 feet (operation and adjustment of machinery).

This job requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement devices).

This job regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.

Must be able to speak and read the English language.

Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (Repetitive motion).

The position is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

The position is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

The position is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

The position is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

Must be available to work all shifts including third (overnight), evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.