Restaurant Chef - Sortinos

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.

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 Restaurant Chef – Sortino’s. In this role, you will be responsible for leading culinary operations at our popular Italian food outlet. You’ll assist in preparing food for all restaurant and room service meals, and in hiring, training, scheduling, and directing restaurant culinary and kitchen staff. As well as visually inspecting all food products to be served to ensure they meet the quality standards set by departmental and resort management.

You’ll also be responsible for ensuring cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen and storage areas, while minimizing waste and maximizing the cost/production ratio.

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 help create an exceptional guest experience by ensuring every dish is prepared with consistency, quality, and care. You’ll also support and mentor the culinary team, fostering a positive kitchen environment that drives both associate growth and excellent service.

• Kitchen Management – overseeing day‑to‑day operations, including food preparation, cooking, and quality control, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
• Cost Management & Inventory Control – monitoring labor, inventory, and managing supplies to ensure the kitchen is well stocked and minimizing waste.
• Maintaining High Standards & Sanitation Practices – continuously working to improve the kitchen’s efficiency, workflow, and overall quality of food and service.

• We require a background of five years’ progressive culinary experience and three years of culinary management experience.
• Basic knowledge of P&L, labor control, & food cost/recipe costing.
• Culinary expertise, attention to detail, and strong leadership skills.
• Prior experience with a high‑volume, full‑service restaurant, or production kitchen is preferred.

• 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.

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.