Banquet Chef de Cuisine: Lead, Craft & Elevate Events

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission to Hersheypark

Health, dental, vision coverage begins

401K contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort, seeks a Banquets Chef de Cuisine to lead banquet culinary operations and oversee restaurant services as needed. The role focuses on training staff, menu development, and ensuring high-quality presentation for large events.

Qualifications include 5+ years in food & beverage with at least 2 years in supervision, ServSafe certification, and an culinary education preference. The position offers full-time hours and comprehensive benefits in Hershey, PA.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Industry Experience - Food & Beverage, Hospitality/Tourism
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Post-Employment - ServSafe Manager Certification
• Associate’s degree - Culinary Arts or Certificate of Completion - Culinary Arts highly preferred
• Relevant work experience can be substituted for education - 3 years

Responsibilities

• Train kitchen staff regarding food preparation, presentation, sanitation, and safety practices.
• Order supplies and take inventory of food items in order to maintain adequate supply levels at all times. Verify that supplies are received in the correct amounts and that they are stored correctly.
• Establish and maintain a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas. Maintain equipment in good working order and submit regular service and repair requests.
• Organize, schedule, and direct the work of kitchen staff to ensure that all kitchen functions are carried out accurately, efficiently, and safely. Work on the line during service and assist as needed.
• Develop menus for the catering guide and custom menus as requested. Maintain updated specifications and recipes.
• Supervise and lead banquet culinary staff. Hire, train, and evaluate staff to meet expectations and for professional development.
• Attend management meetings regarding banquets and events to discuss planning and execution and communicate updates to all production areas.
• Monitor safety and sanitary practices and ensure adherence at all times for the safety of guests and employees. Demonstrate and enforce proper food handling, preparation, and storage methods at all times.
• Maintain equipment in good working order and submit regular service repair requests.
• Coordinate food orders, direct supplies, small wares, and other needed orders to ensure no disruption to our business and guest experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Weekly production forecasting

Leadership

Menu development

Computer systems

Team coaching

Education

Associate’s degree – Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts certificate

3 years substitutable work experience

Tools

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort, seeks a Banquets Chef de Cuisine to lead banquet culinary operations and oversee restaurant services as needed. The role focuses on training staff, menu development, and ensuring high-quality presentation for large events.

Qualifications include 5+ years in food & beverage with at least 2 years in supervision, ServSafe certification, and an culinary education preference. The position offers full-time hours and comprehensive benefits in Hershey, PA.