Executive Chef - Luxury Resort Kitchen Leader

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Hersheypark admission

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort, is seeking a full-time kitchen professional to direct and maintain food quality and presentation across restaurant and banquets. You will lead line service, train staff, and ensure recipes are followed while controlling costs.

Qualified candidates have at least 2 years in Food & Beverage, 18+, an Associate’s degree (or 4 years substitute). The role includes benefits like insurance, 401K, paid time off, and perks such as free Hersheypark admission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related Food & Beverage experience.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Associate’s degree; relevant work experience can substitute for education (4 years).

Responsibilities

• Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation to provide high quality food and minimize waste.
• Train kitchen staff regarding food preparation, presentation, sanitation, and safety practices.
• Order supplies and take inventory to maintain adequate stock; verify correct receipt and storage.
• Enforce sanitation and safety practices to meet legal and hotel standards.
• Supervise food preparation and ensure items follow recipes and yield guidelines.
• Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules; keep equipment in good order.
• Organize, schedule, and direct kitchen staff; work on line during service.
• Build plating guides, recipes, and training materials for consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Training staff

Inventory management

Sanitation compliance

Menu planning

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort, is seeking a full-time kitchen professional to direct and maintain food quality and presentation across restaurant and banquets. You will lead line service, train staff, and ensure recipes are followed while controlling costs.

Qualified candidates have at least 2 years in Food & Beverage, 18+, an Associate’s degree (or 4 years substitute). The role includes benefits like insurance, 401K, paid time off, and perks such as free Hersheypark admission.