Assistant Executive Steward

Join the team at Hershey Lodge, an award-winning resort known for being warm, welcoming, and distinctly Hershey. With 665 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of function space, Hershey Lodge provides convenience and comfort for families and guests of all ages.

About the role

This position, along with the Executive Steward, is responsible for the weekly planning and daily support and supervision of general kitchen workers, including night cleaners, equipment inventory management, and banquet and restaurant operations support.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work of stewards within kitchen and service areas to provide supervision, support, and training during shifts.
• Ensure areas are properly staffed to maintain proper service levels at all times.*
• Inspect dish rooms, service pantries, and storage areas to maintain food safety standards and a safe work environment.*
• Enforce all health and safety standards.*
• Review, document, and arrange all department paperwork, including but not limited to: inventory, payroll, staff schedules, and cleaning procedures.*
• Respond promptly to requests from the Executive Chef, guests, employees, and other departments.
• Delegate work to staff as needed.
• Maintain inventory of all china, glassware, and other supplies. Organize and document supplies.
• Recommend purchase of new supplies to maintain sufficient inventory levels at all times.*
• Assist executive steward in weekly planning and scheduling of staff and resources to meet operational demands.
• Participate in Manager on Duty (MOD) rotation.
• Assist Culinary Department with Banquet related functions, including off-property catering events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of related Food & Beverage experience.
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Completion of high school or GED.

Skills

• Skilled in the use of Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Thorough knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Job Demands

• Climbing Ladders: Occasional (<33%)
• Reaching Forward: Occasional (<33%)
• Climbing Stairs: Frequent (34-66%) (10ft maximum height)
• Lifting: Frequent (34-66%) (70lbs maximum weight)
• Reaching Overhead: Occasional (<33%)
• Finger Dexterity: Frequent (34-66%)
• Hand/Eye Coordination: Frequent (34-66%)
• Stooping: Occasional (<33%)
• Bending: Frequent (34-66%)
• Sitting: Occasional (<33%)
• Standing: Frequent (34-66%)
• Walking: Constant (>67%)

This job requires:

• Good sense of vision (either corrected or uncorrected). Visual ability to operate moving equipment such as cars, trucks, golf carts, etc.
• Visual ability to view work at distances of approximately 5 feet (operation and adjustment of machinery).
• Visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement devices).
• Regular verbal communication of detailed information to others by phone or in person.
• Ability 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 affecting the respiratory system or skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Hazards, including proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals.
• Noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout to be heard above ambient noise level.
• Both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.

Must be available to work all shifts including third (overnight), evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• FREE admission to Hersheypark upon receiving your Employee ID.
• Discounts and other sweet perks.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after hire.
• 401K Contribution.
• Paid time off.