Culinary Director of Kitchen Excellence

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Hersheypark admission

Employee discounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401K contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

The Hershey Hotel, a luxury resort owned by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, seeks a full-time kitchen leader responsible for directing and maintaining food quality and presentation in the restaurant and banquets.

You will train staff, manage inventories, enforce sanitation, and collaborate on menu development, while enjoying benefits such as health coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and employee perks at Hersheypark.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in food & beverage
• Legal working age 18+
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required

Responsibilities

• Develop standardized recipes and plating guides.
• Train kitchen staff on food prep, sanitation, and safety.
• Order supplies and manage inventory to ensure adequate stock.
• Enforce sanitation and safety standards in kitchen.
• Supervise food prep and ensure recipes are followed.
• Schedule and direct kitchen staff; assist during service.
• Maintain kitchen areas and equipment; request service when needed.
• Prepare training materials to ensure consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality experience

Basic computer skills

Staff training

Organization

Education

Associate’s degree

Relevant work experience in lieu of education

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

The Hershey Hotel, a luxury resort owned by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, seeks a full-time kitchen leader responsible for directing and maintaining food quality and presentation in the restaurant and banquets.

You will train staff, manage inventories, enforce sanitation, and collaborate on menu development, while enjoying benefits such as health coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and employee perks at Hersheypark.