Pastry Sous Chef - Resort

Help Deliver the Kalahari Experience

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, we don’t just 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-edge convention centers that redefine hospitality.

But we’re more than a 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’re also committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a
Pastry Sous Chef . In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Pastry team in the success of all bake shop operations, assuring the proper preparation of all baked items for the Resort's restaurants, food, and beverage outlets, with a focus on conventions day-to-day pastry production and operations.

As part of our leadership team, you’ll embody our Promise to Lead with Love
—guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. You’ll act as second-in-command, ensuring smooth operations and consistent standards when the Executive Pastry Chef is away.

Weekends, evenings, and holiday availability area must.

Salary range $65,000-$85,000

• Works with the pastry team to produce quality pastries and service.
• Use proper procedures and techniques for the creation of attractive, professional pastry items.
• Inspect all bakery items upon completion to ensure they have been prepared correctly and attractively.
• Collaborate effectively with pastry team to foster a positive environment.

• Werequirea background ofat least 2-3 yearsof progressive pastry experience with 1-2 yearsofbakeshopmanagementexperience,preferably in alarge volume environment such as a multi-unithotelorresort.
• Basic knowledge of P&L, food cost/inventory management, recipe costing, kitchen sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Prior experience across multiple pastry mediums; bread making, sugar artistry, cake design, etc.
• Prior
  
  BEO experience is preferred.
• Passion for pastry operations.

• Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts Degree
• Prior experience witha
  
  Bake shop/pastry production is helpful.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

• 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, and perks at all resorts
• Education assistance programs to help advance your career

Be Part of Something Extraordinary

At Kalahari, we believe the best leaders Lead with Love
—because love builds trust, inspires growth, and creates experiences that last a lifetime. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and by USA TODAY as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park.

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

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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.