Executive Sous Chef: Lead Menu Innovation & Team Excellence

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations across venues, collaborating with chefs, stewarding, and purchasing teams. You will ensure menu content aligns with each restaurant's identity and budgeted targets, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include interviewing and developing staff, monitoring costs, enforcing sanitation and safety standards, and coordinating with Front of House teams to deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related experience required.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
• Must have ServSafe Manager, ServSafe Allergen, and RAMP certifications.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative menu content for seasonal updates and events with consistent brand identity.
• Interview, onboard, and coach culinary staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Manage food handling and sanitation per FDA PA standards; maintain certifications.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary supervision

Menu costing

Food safety

English communication

Microsoft Office

Team engagement

Union experience

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe Manager

ServSafe Allergen

RAMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations across venues, collaborating with chefs, stewarding, and purchasing teams. You will ensure menu content aligns with each restaurant's identity and budgeted targets, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include interviewing and developing staff, monitoring costs, enforcing sanitation and safety standards, and coordinating with Front of House teams to deliver exceptional