Resort Executive Banquet Chef

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. Executive Banquet Chef Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Executive Banquet Chef. In this role, you'll oversee the banquet kitchen operations and support the preparation and execution of high-quality food for all banquet events. You'll be responsible for leading, training, and directing banquet culinary staff while upholding strict quality, sanitation, and safety standards, ensuring a consistent and exceptional guest experience. You'll also be responsible for controlling costs, minimizing waste, and maintaining efficient kitchen operations that support the resort's overall success. 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 elevate the guest experience by delivering consistently exceptional, well-executed culinary offerings for large-scale events while ensuring every detail meets the resort's quality and presentation standards. You'll also enhance the associate experience through hands-on leadership, mentorship, and a commitment to safe, efficient kitchen operations that empower teams to perform at their best. The anticipated hire date for this position is late Summer 2026. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee all banquet culinary operations, ensuring consistent execution, quality, and presentation for high-volume events and functions. Manage, train, schedule, and develop banquet culinary teams to maintain service excellence, engagement, and operational readiness. Collaborate with catering, events, and culinary leadership to plan menus, forecast production needs, and execute events efficiently and on time. Uphold and enforce food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards across all banquet kitchen and storage areas. Control food costs through effective inventory management, waste reduction, and adherence to established budgets and production standards. What We're Looking For 4+ years' experience in high-volume banquet kitchen experience, plated meals, and event execution. 5+ years of culinary supervisory experience in banquet and food service with inventory, purchasing knowledge, and control. Prior experience with P&L accountability and/or managed food service experience with a proven ability to successfully control food costs is needed. Knowledge of state and local food safety regulations, with valid ServSafe Certificate or ability to quickly gain certification. Preferred Requirements Bilingual in English and Spanish. Previous work experience with a family-owned company. 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.