Creative Executive Sous Chef

Visit Hershey & Harrisburg; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company in Hershey, PA, seeks an experienced culinary leader to collaborate with Sous Chefs to develop creative menu content for seasonal updates and events at our venues. The role requires strong leadership, menu costing, inventory control, and adherence to budget targets.

Candidates should have 10+ years in culinary roles, 3+ years supervisory experience, ServSafe Manager/Allergen and RAMP certifications, a valid driver's license, and a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of related culinary experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Post-Employment certifications: ServSafe Manager, ServSafe Allergen, and RAMP.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Completion of high school or GED.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef to develop creative menu content for seasonal updates and special events that are consistent with each restaurant's identity and price point.
• Interview, hire, onboard, and support the success of culinary candidates; coach and evaluate staff for development and advancement.
• Maintain and/or develop processes to deliver timely and accurate results for objectives; manage employee discipline per standards and CBA.
• Demonstrate and reinforce compliance with FDA Food Code and PA sanitation standards; ensure certifications are maintained.
• Support all financial aspects including labor cost, food cost, and supply cost.
• Work with Engineering and culinary teams to maintain equipment and perform repairs as needed.
• Coordinate guest dietary needs for safe meal preparation; assist with labor budgeting and scheduling per budget targets and CBA rules.
• Ensure tools and uniform purchases meet culinary team needs; collaborate with Purchasing on specifications and quality.
• Collaborate with Front of House to achieve high levels of service and guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Time management

Organizational skills

English communication

Union experience helpful

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Manager certification

ServSafe Allergen certification

RAMP certification

Job description

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company in Hershey, PA, seeks an experienced culinary leader to collaborate with Sous Chefs to develop creative menu content for seasonal updates and events at our venues. The role requires strong leadership, menu costing, inventory control, and adherence to budget targets.

Candidates should have 10+ years in culinary roles, 3+ years supervisory experience, ServSafe Manager/Allergen and RAMP certifications, a valid driver's license, and a high school diploma or