Kitchen Manager

HHM Hospitality; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Manager to supervise set-up and production areas, ensuring quality and efficiency aligned with guest service and sustainability standards.

The role oversees production, safety, and staffing, with room for career growth from Sous Chef to Head Chef as part of HHM’s pathway. The schedule includes varied shifts in a hotel kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Interview, select, train, and coach associates to meet brand standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety per MSDS/OSHA guidelines.
• Prepare daily production plans and monitor portion control and waste.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff coaching

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: KitchenManager

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.