Head Chef: Lead Kitchen, Craft Menus & Plating

Hersheypark; Hershey, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Hersheypark admission

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401K contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

The Hotel Hershey, part of Hersheypark, is seeking a Chef to direct and maintain food quality and presentation in the restaurant and banquets as needed. This full-time, on-site role supports a luxury resort renowned for refined service and amenities.

Responsibilities include developing standard recipes, training kitchen staff, managing inventory, upholding sanitation and safety standards, and ensuring consistent menu execution during service. Benefits expand with tenure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related Food & Beverage experience.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Relevant work experience can be substituted for education - 4 years

Responsibilities

• Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation.
• Train kitchen staff on preparation, sanitation, and safety.
• Order supplies and manage inventory to maintain adequate stock.
• Enforce sanitation and safety practices in the kitchen.
• Supervise food preparation and ensure recipes and yield guidelines are followed.
• Maintain a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas.
• Organize and direct the work of kitchen staff during service.
• Build menu plating guides and training materials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Hotel Hershey, part of Hersheypark, is seeking a Chef to direct and maintain food quality and presentation in the restaurant and banquets as needed. This full-time, on-site role supports a luxury resort renowned for refined service and amenities.

Responsibilities include developing standard recipes, training kitchen staff, managing inventory, upholding sanitation and safety standards, and ensuring consistent menu execution during service. Benefits expand with tenure.