Kitchen Operations Manager — Quality & Sustainability

Hilton Garden Inn Hershey; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Garden Inn Hershey is seeking a Kitchen Manager to supervise set-up and food production areas, maximize productivity and ensure food quality. You will align set-up and service with guest service and sustainability standards while leading a team and managing daily kitchen operations.

The role involves supervising staff, preparing production charts, enforcing safety and cleanliness policies, and contributing to HHM EarthView sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Coaching

Scheduling

Training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hilton Garden Inn Hershey is seeking a Kitchen Manager to supervise set-up and food production areas, maximize productivity and ensure food quality. You will align set-up and service with guest service and sustainability standards while leading a team and managing daily kitchen operations.

The role involves supervising staff, preparing production charts, enforcing safety and cleanliness policies, and contributing to HHM EarthView sustainability initiatives.