About the Role:

Shaner Hotel Group seeking an experienced Task Force Chef to join our dynamic hospitality team. This role is perfect for a highly adaptable culinary professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves the challenge of stepping into new kitchens at a moment’s notice. You’ll travel across our portfolio of hotels and restaurants to support pre-openings, cover temporary vacancies, implement new menus, and uphold brand standards in diverse culinary operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support kitchen operations during property openings, transitions, and staff shortages.
Train and mentor local culinary teams in company standards, recipes, and presentation.
Ensure consistency of quality, sanitation, and safety practices across all locations.
Collaborate with property management and corporate leadership to assess needs and deliver effective solutions.
Manage food and labor costs in alignment with company goals.
Create or adapt menus to reflect regional preferences while maintaining brand identity.
Represent the brand(s) professionally in all assignments.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in multi-unit, hotel, or resort settings.
Degree in Culinary Arts or related certification preferred.
Proven ability to lead diverse teams and maintain standards under pressure.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must be flexible and able to travel extensively (up to 100%, including extended stays).
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Professional growth opportunities across leading hospitality brands.
Exposure to a wide array of culinary styles, regions, and team environments.

Ideal Candidate:

You’re a hands-on leader who can take charge of a kitchen on day one. You thrive in constant motion, enjoy solving operational challenges, and take pride in raising standards wherever you go.

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands—including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, www.shanercorp.com!

At our Shaner Corporate Office Building, located in beautiful State College, Pennsylvania, you will be part of a dynamic and engaging team focused on teamwork, innovation and growth. We are located just miles away from Penn State University, nestled in the shadows of Mount Nittany. Our Corporate Office fosters an environment in which each associate can achieve their full potential and build a successful career. We work together in all aspects of making sure Shaner Hotels are running to their full potential by offering many services for our hotels and properties. Ranging from Accounting to I.T. to Human Resources, Shaner Corporate Office is place to be if you wish to develop your skills in those fields.

Our company offers associates a competitive salary and an excellent benefits plan, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as voluntary benefits such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability and a 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match for all full-time associates. All full-time associates are eligible for the company’s paid time off benefit as well.

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Corporate Task Force Chef