Kitchen Manager

HHM Hotels; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Manager to supervise setup and production areas, ensuring quality, safety, and sustainable practices align with HHM standards. You will manage daily kitchen operations and lead a team to deliver meals that meet brand expectations.

The role emphasizes staff coordination, production planning, and adherence to EarthView guidelines while maintaining high service levels and efficient operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in supervision/management or willingness to lead a team.
• Any combination of education, training, and/or experience demonstrating ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform to brand standards and HHM core values.
• Inspect daily use records with the Executive/Sous Chef to ensure accurate estimates and compliance.
• Pull daily food from the walk-in and utilize leftovers to minimize waste.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchens; enforce the 'clean as you go' policy.
• Inspect work stations and ensure proper setup for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.
• Prepare daily production charts.
• Attend associate meetings and offer solutions to problems.
• Follow EarthView sustainability guidelines and HHM EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits and comply with MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Staff supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Kitchen Manager

Supervise set-up and food production areas within the kitchen to maximize productivity and ensure food quality, set-up and service are in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

Potential Career Path

Sous Chef - Head Chef

Essential Job Functions

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.


• Inspect daily use records with the Executive Chef or Sous Chef to ensure estimates are completed correctly and associates follow these estimates.


• Pull all food needed for daily production from walk-in box and utilize all leftovers.


• Maintain and supervise good housekeeping practices in all areas of the kitchen. Turn in the daily cleaning checklist and strictly enforce the \"clean as you go\" policy.


• Inspect all work stations and ensure proper set-up for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.


• Prepare daily production charts.


• Attend associate meetings, offer suggestions on how to solve associate problems.


• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program.


• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.


• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the required duties.


• Previous supervisory experience a plus.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends.


• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability - Hearts That Serve - Only Excellence - Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.