Sous Chef - Hershey Social

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Hersheypark admission

Employee discounts

Benefits start first month

Job summary

Hershey Social Restaurant + Bar in downtown Hershey, PA, is hiring a Full-Time Kitchen Supervisor to lead the kitchen team, manage food preparation, and uphold safety and quality standards.

You will drive menu development, cost control, and staff training, while ensuring efficient operations in a high-volume setting. Basic certifications like ServSafe are valued.

Enjoy perks including free Hersheypark admission, employee discounts, and comprehensive benefits starting from the first month.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience as a line cook in a la carte, banquet, hotel or resort setting.
• 18 years of age or older and valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED; associate degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Post-employment certifications: RAMP, ServSafe Allergen, and ServSafe Manager.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation, sanitation and safety in the kitchen.
• Assist with interviewing, training, scheduling, counseling and motivating kitchen staff.
• Drive menu development and maintain updated costing.
• Analyze recipes and plate presentation.
• Order food and requisition supplies; control food inventory and costs.
• Maintain equipment and coordinate service repairs.

Skills

Staff management

Food preparation

Menu costing

Food safety

Training & scheduling

Education

Associate’s degree - Culinary Arts

High school diploma or GED

RAMP Certification

ServSafe Allergen Certification

ServSafe Manager Certification

Tools

POS systems

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Be part of the opening team at Hershey Social Restaurant + Bar, downtown Hershey’s newest restaurant and bar. Located near the iconic intersection of Cocoa and Chocolate Avenue, Hershey Social features bold flavors, signature cocktails, and over-the-top desserts inspired by Hershey’s chocolate roots.

This position is responsible for kitchen staff management, food preparation, food safety, quality, and presentation at Hershey Social Restaurant + Bar in downtown Hershey, PA.

As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID! Your total compensation consists not only of the wage that you are paid, but also includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after you begin working, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!

Job Duties (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job):

• Supervise food preparation, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen.*
• Assist with interviewing, training, scheduling, counseling, and motivating kitchen staff.*
• Drive menu development and maintain updated costing.*
• Analyze recipes and plate presentation.*
• Order food and requisition supplies.*
• Control food inventory levels and food and labor costs.*
• Maintain equipment in good working order and submit regular service repairs and requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience as a line cook in a la carte, banquet, free-standing restaurant, hotel, and/or resort atmosphere
• 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Completion of high school or GED, Associate’s degree - Culinary Arts
• Post-Employment: RAMP Certification, ServSafe Allergen, and ServSafe Manager Certifications

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of POS and automated payroll systems
• High volume, banquet, or casual dining
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Job Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Reaching Forward Frequent (34-66%)
• Climbing Stairs Frequent (34-66%) (ft maximum height)
• Lifting Constant (>67%) (50lbs maximum weight)
• Reaching Overhead Frequent (34-66%)
• Finger Dexterity Frequent (34-66%)
• Hand/Eye Coordination Frequent (34-66%)
• Stooping Frequent (34-66%)
• Bending Constant (>67%)
• Standing Constant (>67%)
• Walking Constant (>67%)
• This job regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.
• Must be able to speak and read the English language.
• The position is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Schedule will vary according to operating needs, but will include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• 40-50 hour work week

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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