Quick Service Chef

Description

Help Deliver the Kalahari Experience

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, wedon’tjust create vacations—we craft unforgettable experiences. Home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, our African-inspired resorts offer world-class dining, luxurious spas, thrilling entertainment, and cutting-edgeconvention centers that redefine hospitality.

Butwe’remore thana resort. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple:
Lead with Love
. This means caring deeply for our guests,associates, and communities—treating people like family, giving back generously, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Through our partnership with charity:water,we’realso committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

Quick Service Chef

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Quick Service Chef
. In this role, you will oversee all main kitchen food production, including recipe management, ordering food and supplies, and fulfilling requisitions forall outlets and the associate dining room.

This role ensures proper sanitation, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and compliance with HACCP and food safety standards. The position mayassistwith banquet or bakery operations as needed.

As aMain Kitchen Production Chef, you will
Lead With Love
by supporting, mentoring, and respecting yourteam whilemaintaininghigh standards for food quality, safety, and consistency. Theywillfoster a positive kitchen culture by recognizinghard work, teaching proper techniques, and stepping in to support the team whenever needed.

This role requires availability on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Salary Range - $70k - $80k

Key Responsibilities

• Kitchen Management – overseeing day-to-day operations, including food preparation, cooking, and quality control, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
• Cost Management and Inventory control- monitoringlabor, inventory, and managing supplies to ensure the kitchen is well stocked and minimizing waste.
• Maintaining high standard sand sanitation practices – continuously working to improve the kitchen’s efficiency, workflow, and overall quality of food and service.

What We’re Looking For

• Werequirea background of fiveyears' progressive culinary experience and three years of culinary management experience.
• Basic knowledge of P&L, labor control, & food cost/recipe costing.
• Culinaryexpertise, attention to detail, and strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility by stepping inwhereneeded to provide hands‑on support to teams,maintain service excellence, and ensure seamless execution during high-volume and peak periods.
• A culinary degree is preferred but not required.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Career growth opportunities with promotion from within
• 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time associates
• Employee appreciation events, discounts, andperksat all resorts
• Educationassistanceprograms to help advance your career

BePart of Something Extraordinary

At Kalahari, we believe the best leaders
Leadwith Love
—because love builds trust, inspires growth, and creates experiences that last a lifetime.

That’swhywe’reproud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and byUSA TODAYas the #1 Best Indoor Water Park.

Here, careers thrive, innovation is encouraged, and every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful moments. Whether you’redelivering guest service, crafting memorable meals, or leading a team, your work makes a real impact.

Locations

• Wisconsin Dells, WI
• Sandusky, OH
• Pocono Manor, PA
• Round Rock, TX
• Spotsylvania County, VA

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wisconsin Dells -  ext. 42123

Pennsylvania -  ext. 21077

Texas -