Entertainment Complex Executive Chef

Company: Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: March 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join the team at the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex, an award-winning property featuring Hersheypark amusement park, GIANT Center arena, Hersheypark Stadium, ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, and Hershey Theatre. Thrilling roller coasters, action-packed Hershey Bears hockey games, thrilling live entertainment, and one-of-a-kind events are a day in the life of our team members. This position is responsible for managing the food quality and presentation of all meals served throughout the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex, including menu design, menu specifications and recipes, food costing and analysis, as well as production. This position is responsible for managing and leading the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex culinary team in all operations across the Complex, including Hersheypark, The Chocolatier, Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey Theatre, and GIANT Center. 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 Functions: - Oversee day-to-day operations of Hersheypark Entertainment Complex culinary operations; plan and direct food production and build teams to ensure quality, standards and guest expectations are met on a daily basis. * - Direct and oversee menu planning strategy across all Complex food outlets. Coordinate with division leaders to ensure consistency and harmony with food themes, sourcing, standardization, and presentation of food items. * - Develop new recipes and presentations to continuously showcase Hershey Entertainment & Resorts as a culinary destination. Lead the execution of special projects and presentations in order to ensure exceptional quality for all culinary creations. * - Establish and implement kitchen safety and sanitation practices in order to ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Establish regular procedures for auditing and documenting safety inspections. * - Direct the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex Culinary team. Develop and execute effective long - range strategic staffing plans for all outlets and production operations. * - Develop employees through effective coaching and mentoring. Serve as subject matter expert in order to provide consistent and effective feedback and apply standards for production. * - Work closely with the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex Food and Beverage team, HE&R Partners and Procurement team in support of the operations. This will include attendance and participation at various meetings, observation of operations and serving on MOD rotations. * - Represent Hershey Entertainment & Resorts at industry events in order to support and enhance the company image and brand. * - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: - Associate's degree - Culinary Arts, Culinary Management - 20 years of experience in lieu of education. - Must be 18 years of age or older. - Minimum of 10 year(s) of Food & Beverage, Amusement Park, Hospitality/Tourism, or Sports/Entertainment experience. - Minimum of 8 year(s) of supervisory experience. - Must have a valid driver’s license - Must obtain ServSafe Allergen Food Safety Certification. - Must obtain ServSafe Manager Food Safety Certification. Job Demands: - Walking: frequent (34-66%) - Standing: constant (>67%) - Sitting: frequent (34-66%) - Bending: frequent (34-66%) - Stooping: frequent (34-66%) - Hand-Eye Coordination: constant (>67%) - Finger Dexterity: constant (>67%) - Reaching Over: frequent (34-66%) - Reaching Forward: frequent (34-66%) - Lifting: frequent (34-66%) Weight: 50 lbs - Climb Stairs: occasional (<33%) Height: 15 ft - Climb Ladders: frequent (34-66%) - Pushing: occasional (<33%) Weight: 75 lbs - Pulling: occasional (<33%) Weight: 75 lbs - This job requires a good sense of vision (either corrected or uncorrected). Visual ability to operate moving equipment such as a car, truck, golf carts, etc. - This job requires the visual ability to view work at distances of approximately 5 feet (operation and adjustment of machinery). - This job requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement devices). - This job regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person. - Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (Repetitive motion). - This job is subject to hazards that may include a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals. - This job is subject to environmental conditions with activities occurring both inside and outside. - This job is subject to environmental conditions with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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