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. 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 for all 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 may assist with banquet or bakery operations as needed. As a Main Kitchen Production Chef, you will Lead With Love by supporting, mentoring, and respecting your team while maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, and consistency. They will foster a positive kitchen culture by recognizing hard 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
• monitoring labor, inventory, and managing supplies to ensure the kitchen is well stocked and minimizing waste. Maintaining high standards and sanitation practices
• continuously working to improve the kitchen's efficiency, workflow, and overall quality of food and service.

What We're Looking For 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. Demonstrate flexibility by stepping in where needed 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, 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

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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.