Assistant Manager - Restaurant

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. Assistant General Manager - Restaurant Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking an Assistant General Manager. In this position, you'll work with the restaurant general manager to oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives on a day-to-day basis in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation of the restaurant's dining room and kitchen areas. We're seeking three dynamic leaders, each for single-unit oversight , responsible for elevating one of our signature dining concepts: Double Cut Steak House - Our signature steakhouse serving bold flavors. B-LUX Grill & Bar - Deliciously unique burgers and shakes handcrafted from scratch. Sortino's Italian Kitchen - A modern, elevated Italian restaurant and ba r. In this role, you'll lead with heart, inspire your team, and create memorable dining experiences that keep guests coming back. Must be available for nights, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods. Key Responsibilities Ensure that all food and beverage products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards. Achieving company objectives in sales, service, quality, the appearance of the facility, and sanitation and cleanliness through training of associates and creating a positive, productive working environment. Fill in where needed (as interim Manager, Supervisor, or Associate) to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations are met daily. Continually strive to develop, coach, and train your staff in all areas of managerial and professional development. What We're Looking For With this position, we do require a background of general food and beverage knowledge, involving at least 1 year of front-of-the-house operations and/or assistant management positions in a hotel or resort setting. Prior restaurant experience in a full-service restaurant and supervisory experience of staff is a must. It's preferred that you have at least 2 years of directly related experience, including experience with craft cocktails. 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, 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. |• Wisconsin Dells, WI | Sandusky, OH | Pocono Manor, PA | Round Rock, TX | •Spotsylvania County, VA | Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person