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 (HE&R) is an award-winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Giant Center, Restaurants, and more. Our team members share a common goal of upholding the legacy of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, while striving to live by our company's Core Values: Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, and Respectful of Others. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce, marketplace, and community, and is proud to help fulfill the dream of our founder by providing value to Milton Hershey School.

Job Duties

• 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. Maintain up-to-date menu costing, appropriate food inventory levels, and processes to support the budgeted food cost targets.*
• Interview, hire, effectively onboard, and support the success of culinary candidates. Challenge and train the culinary staff for development and advancement. Provide regular coaching and performance reviews for employee development. Evaluate, plan and facilitate employee engagement with ongoing communication and utilizing the engagement survey.*
• Maintain and/or develop processes to deliver timely and accurate results for all objectives. Effectively manage the employee progressive discipline process for performance and behavior improvement following company and department standards and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).*
• Demonstrate and reinforce compliance with food handling and sanitation standards to FDA Food Code and State of Pennsylvania standards. Ensure employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications. Collaborate with Stewarding Managers and employees to ensure safe, clean and sanitary standards are maintained.*
• Effectively support all financial aspects, including hourly labor cost, food cost, supply cost, etc.
• Work with Engineering and culinary teams to maintain equipment and take corrective action as needed for repairs.
• Support and/or relieve Sous Chefs as needed to maintain consistent operational effectiveness; including: coordinate all aspects of guest dietary needs for the safe preparation of meals; assist with labor budgeting and ensure scheduling is managed considering budget targets, CBA rules, vacation and leave management.*
• Ensure tools and uniform purchases are made to support culinary team needs. Work with Purchasing to ensure product specifications, quantities, and quality are maintained.*
• Collaborate with the Front of House Food and Beverage team to achieve a high level of service and guest satisfaction.*
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Skilled in the use of Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Proficient in reading and writing the English language with clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in prioritizing work with operations and administrative demands.
• Experience working with a unionized workforce is preferred.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must embody HE&R company values (Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, Respectful of Others).
• Ability to draw influences from and prepare a variety of cuisines, using skill and creativity.

Job Demands

• Reaching Forward Frequent (34-66%)
• Climbing Stairs Occasional (<33%)
• Lifting Occasional (<33%) 50 lbs maximum
• Reaching Overhead Frequent (34-66%)
• Finger Dexterity Constant (>67%)
• Hand/Eye Coordination Constant (>67%)
• Stooping Occasional
• Standing Frequent (34-66%)
• Walking Constant (>67%)
• Visual ability for detailed work at close distances and for viewing work at about 5 feet.
• Must be able to speak and read English.
• Substantial repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Potential exposure to hazards such as moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, high heat, chemicals, and elevated noise levels. Activities occur both indoors and outdoors.

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

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.