Banquets Chef de Cuisine
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on862, Hendrix Street, Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19116, United States
About the Team
Join the team at The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort best known for its refined elegance, signature services, and abundant amenities. Situated high atop the town of Hershey, this historic 1930s property is a Historic Hotel of America and a AAA Four-Diamond Award winner. The hotel features 326 guest rooms, including 19 Villas with 98 luxury sleeping rooms, and offers 25,000 square feet of meeting and function space.
About the Role
The Banquets Chef de Cuisine serves as a pivotal leader within the culinary team, responsible for ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation across our banquet operations and secondary restaurant facilities. This role primarily focuses on Banquet Operations but offers cross-functional exposure to oversee our three full-service restaurants. You will be the driving force behind the culinary execution of large-scale events, ensuring that every detail aligns with the hotel's reputation for luxury and service excellence.
As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy unique perks including free admission to Hersheypark, employee discounts, and comprehensive benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting the first day of the month following your start date, along with 401K contributions and paid time off.
Equal Opportunity
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all applicants are considered regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
862, Hendrix Street, Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19116, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleTrain kitchen staff on food preparation, presentation, sanitation, and safety practices
- check_circleOrder supplies and manage inventory to maintain adequate food levels
- check_circleEstablish cleaning schedules and maintain kitchen equipment in good working order
- check_circleOrganize, schedule, and direct kitchen staff to ensure efficient and safe operations
- check_circleAttend management meetings to discuss banquet planning and execution
- check_circleMonitor and enforce safety and sanitary practices for food handling and storage
- check_circleSupervise, hire, train, and evaluate banquet culinary staff
- check_circleCoordinate food orders and supplies to ensure business continuity
- check_circleDevelop menus for catering guides and custom requests while maintaining recipes
Requirements
- verified18 years of age or older
- verifiedMinimum of 5 years of related experience
- verifiedMinimum of 2 years supervisory experience
- verifiedValid Driver's License
- verifiedServSafe Manager Certification
- verifiedAssociate's degree in Culinary Arts or Certificate of Completion in Culinary Arts (or 3 years relevant work experience in lieu of education)
- verifiedIndustry experience in Food & Beverage or Hospitality/Tourism
Nice to Have
Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or Certificate of Completion in Culinary Arts.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleFREE admission to Hersheypark and employee discountscheck_circleMedical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting first day of next monthcheck_circle401K Contributioncheck_circlePaid time off
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Servsafe Manager Certification, Culinary Arts, Food Preparation, Menu Development, Forecasting, Computer Systems.
Education: Associate's degree in Culinary Arts highly preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Banquets Chef de Cuisine at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company
What does a Banquets Chef de Cuisine at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company do?expand_more
A Banquets Chef de Cuisine at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is responsible for the following: Train kitchen staff on food preparation, presentation, sanitation, and safety practices; Order supplies and manage inventory to maintain adequate food levels; Establish cleaning schedules and maintain kitchen equipment in good working order; and Organize, schedule, and direct kitchen staff to ensure efficient and safe operations.
What are the requirements for this Banquets Chef de Cuisine role?expand_more
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 18 years of age or older; Minimum of 5 years of related experience; Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience; Valid Driver's License; ServSafe Manager Certification; and Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or Certificate of Completion in Culinary Arts (or 3 years relevant work experience in lieu of education).
Where is the Banquets Chef de Cuisine role at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company located?expand_more
Banquets Chef de Cuisine at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is based in 862, Hendrix Street, Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19116, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Banquets Chef de Cuisine job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company has listed this Banquets Chef de Cuisine role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Banquets Chef de Cuisine role?expand_more
Banquets Chef de Cuisine at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Banquets Chef de Cuisine role at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company?expand_more
Key skills for Banquets Chef de Cuisine at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company include Servsafe Manager Certification; Culinary Arts; Food Preparation; Menu Development; Forecasting; and Computer Systems.
What education is required for Banquets Chef de Cuisine at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Associate's degree in Culinary Arts highly preferred.
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Banquets Chef de Cuisine at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is part of the hospitality & catering job category on Recrutus.