Sous Chef - Hershey Social

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.

About the role

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

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 levels and food and labor costs.*
• Maintain equipment in good working order and submit regular service repairs and requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

*Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience as a line cook in à 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 in Culinary Arts preferred.

Post-Employment Certifications

• RAMP Certification
• ServSafe Allergen Certification
• ServSafe Manager Certification

Skills

• Knowledge of POS and automated payroll systems.
• Experience in high volume, banquet, or casual dining.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Must be able to speak and read the English language.

Physical Demands

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

• Reaching Forward: Frequent (34-66%)
• Climbing Stairs: Frequent (34-66%) (up to a maximum height)
• Lifting: Constant (>67%) (up to 50 lbs 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. The position is subject to environmental conditions, including protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Schedule

Schedule will vary according to operating needs, but will include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 40-50 hour work week.

Benefits

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