Executive Sous Chef

Giant Center is a 10,500-seat multi-purpose arena, and hosts an impressive line-up of star-studded performances and events. Action-packed Hershey Bears hockey games, thrilling live entertainment, and one-of-a-kind events are a day in the life of our Hersheypark Entertainment Complex team members at Hersheypark, Giant Center, Hersheypark Stadium, or Hershey Theatre

This position is responsible for managing the food quality and presentation of all meals throughout the Hershey Entertainment Complex under the support of the Executive Chef. This position will also coordinate training, coaching and counseling of the culinary and Food and Beverage (F&B) team.

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 all kitchens.*

• Interview, hire, direct, support, develop, coach and evaluate culinary and F&B team members.*

• Requisition inventory while maintaining par levels, labor and food cost.*

• Analyze recipes, plate presentations, coordinate menu development, menu planning and food costing with the front of house F&B managers.*

• Ensure all equipment is in good working order; submit regular service and repair requests.*

• Work closely with the F&B team, as well as the Procurement team in support of the operations. This will include attendance and participation at various meetings, observation of operations and serving on MOD rotations.*

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older.

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience.

• Industry Experience - Food & Beverage

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.

• Post-Employment - RAMP Certification, ServSafe Certified

• Associate’s degree - Culinary Arts, Culinary Management

• Relevant work experience can be substituted for education - 9 years

• Pre-Employment - ACF accredited, CSC (Certified Sous Chef) or above

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

• Proficient working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time.

Job Demands:

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

  • Climbing Ladders Occasional (<33%)

  • Reaching Forward Frequent (34-66%)

  • Climbing Stairs Occasional (<33%) (20ft maximum height)

  • Lifting Frequent (34-66%) (40lbs maximum weight)

  • Reaching Overhead Occasional (<33%)

  • Finger Dexterity Constant (>67%)

  • Hand/Eye Coordination Constant (>67%)

  • Stooping Occasional (<33%)

  • Bending Occasional (<33%)

  • Sitting Occasional (<33%)

  • Standing Frequent (34-66%)

  • Walking Frequent (34-66%)

• This job requires a good sense of vision (either corrected or uncorrected). Visual ability to operate moving equipment such as a car, truck, golf carts, etc.

• This job requires the visual ability to view work at distances of approximately 5 feet (operation and adjustment of machinery).

• This job requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement devices).

• 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.

• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (Repetitive motion).

• The position is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

• The position is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

• The position is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

• The position is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.

• The position is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.

• The position is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

• The position is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.

• The position is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

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.