Sous Chef

Join the team at Hershey Country Club, a private, premier golf and recreation club. The club's rich history of accolades, success, and chocolate combine to form a one-of-a-kind experience for individuals and families of all ages, and features 45 holes of golf on the championship East & West courses.

This position supports the Executive Chef in all aspects of the culinary operation and maintains primary ownership of a la carte dining in the Hogan Grill Restaurant.

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 (Items marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this position) :

Create menus and develop standardized recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation for a la carte dining.

Hire, train, supervise, and develop culinary and stewarding team members. Schedule and monitor the work of kitchen staff to ensure that all kitchen functions are carried out efficiently and safely.

Enforce sanitation and safety practices to ensure all legal and Hotel standards are maintained.

Order, requisition, and maintain inventory control of food products in order to maintain food quality and adequate supply levels at all times. Verify that supplies are received in the correct amounts and that they are stored correctly.

Manage variable cost centers to ensure profitability with food product and labor costs. Maintain updated costing for a la carte dining as well as lending banquet support as needed.

Maintain a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all equipment to be in good working order by submitting regular service and repair requests.

Attend designated department meetings as necessary and partner with the front of house to achieve department goals.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum of 7 years of related experience.

Minimum of 2 years experience in kitchen management

Minimum of 5 years experience in food preparation

Post-Employment - Must obtain ServSafe Allergen, ServSafe Manager, and RAMP certifications.

Completion of high school or GED

Must have a valid Driver's License

Associate's degree - Culinary Arts

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Strong knowledge and experience in upscale casual or club dining restaurants.

Ability to convey information, work within strict deadlines, multi-task, and react quickly and effectively to challenges.

Ability to lead a team of employees with proven organizational and communication skills.

Job Demands

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

Reaching Forward Frequent (34-66%)

Lifting Occasional (

Hand / Eye Coordination Frequent (34-66%)

Stooping Occasional (

Bending Occasional (

Sitting Occasional (

Standing Constant (>

67%)

Walking Frequent (34-66%)

Good personal hygiene is a must.

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 environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Schedule will vary according to operating needs, including holidays. Weekends required.

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

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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