Kitchen Manager

Hilton Garden Inn Hershey•Hummelstown, PA

11d

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager supervises kitchen set-up and food production areas to maximize productivity and ensure food quality, set-up, and service meet established guest-service and sustainability standards. This role supports and supervises kitchen associates and helps maintain efficient, clean, safe, and properly prepared work areas. The stated potential career path is Sous Chef – Head Chef.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the required duties.
Ability to stand for extended periods; walk, push, lift up to 50 pounds, bend and reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Work schedule varies and includes holidays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they work in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and HHM core values.
Inspect daily use records with the Executive Chef or Sous Chef to ensure estimates are completed correctly and associates follow them.
Pull food needed for daily production from the walk-in box and utilize leftovers.
Maintain and supervise good housekeeping practices throughout the kitchen; submit the daily cleaning checklist and enforce the “clean as you go” policy.
Inspect work stations and ensure proper set-up for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner.
Prepare daily production charts.
Attend associate meetings and offer suggestions for resolving associate problems.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
Perform other duties as requested by management.