General Manager - Restaurant

Kalahari Resorts LLC; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision coverage

Employee events & discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Pennsylvania is seeking a high-caliber Front-of-House Leader to oversee Double Cut Steak House and Redd's Piano Bar. You will drive daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional guest experiences across both venues in a fast-paced resort setting.

The role requires a strong background in upscale dining with extensive wine, spirits, and beverage knowledge, plus proven ability to manage premium programs, inventory, and cost controls.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of steakhouse experience.
• 3 years in food & beverage management in a high-volume restaurant.
• Significant wine knowledge.
• Experience with systems, training, and P&L review.
• Prefer 2+ years of directly related experience with craft cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day front-of-house operations.
• Schedule labor, inventory, and cost control.
• Lead and mentor all front-of-house associates.
• Ensure food and beverage are prepared and served to standards.
• Achieve sales, service, quality, and cleanliness objectives through training.

Skills

Steakhouse experience

F&B management

Wine knowledge

P&L experience

Craft cocktails

Job description

Help Deliver the Kalahari Experience

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, wedon’tjust 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, andcutting-edgeconvention centers that redefine hospitality.

Butwe’remore thana resort. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple:Lead with Love. This means caring deeply for our guests,associates, andcommunities—treating people like family, giving back generously, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Through our partnershipwith charity:water,we’realso committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

Step into Double Cut Steak House—where bold flavors, elevated dining, and unforgettable experiences come together in a steakhouse unlike any other. In this role,you’llbe responsible forthe management and overall success ofDouble Cut Steak House and Redd's Piano Bar, leading daily operations, developing team members, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences across both venues.You’lldrive service standards, financial performance, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This leadership position oversees one of the resort’s premier dining destinations alongside the vibrant atmosphere of Redd's Piano Bar, ensuring both venues deliver exceptional hospitality, seamless operations, and memorable experiences for every guest.

Success in this role requires astrong background in upscale dining with extensive wine, spirits, and beverage knowledge. The ideal candidate will have experience managing robust wine programs, premium liquor offerings, and craft cocktail menus, with the ability to guide beverage pairings, oversee inventory and cost controls, and elevate the overall guest dining experience through exceptional food and beverage leadership.

In this role, you will support our company promise –Lead with Loveby creating a culture built on respect, support, accountability, and genuine care for both guests and team members. Through hands-on leadership, coaching, and positive encouragement,you’llinspire your team to deliver exceptional hospitality while fostering an environment where people feel valued, empowered, and motivated to succeed together.

Salary Range- $80,000 - $90,000/ yearwith eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day front-of-house operations.
• Schedule labor, inventory, and cost control.
• Lead and mentor all front-of-house associates.
• Ensure that all food and beverage products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
• Achieve companyobjectivesin sales, service, quality, the appearance of the facility, and sanitation and cleanliness through training of associates and creating a positive, productive working environment.
• Continually strive to develop, coach, and train your staff in all areas of managerial and professional development.

WhatWe’reLooking For

• We do require that you have a backgroundconsisting of 3+years of steak house experience.
• At least 3 years in a food and beverage management role in a full-service, high-volume restaurant or multi-unit restaurant.
• Must have significant wine knowledge.
• Experience with systems, consistent and evolving training, and P&L review.
• It’spreferred that you have at least 2 years ofdirectly relatedexperience, 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, andperksat all resorts
• Educationassistanceprograms to help advance your career

BePart of Something Extraordinary

At Kalahari, we believe the best leadersLead with Love—because love builds trust, inspires growth, and creates experiences that last a lifetime.That’swhywe’reproud 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. Whetheryou’redelivering 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.

Wisconsin Dells - 608-254-5466 ext. 42123

Pennsylvania - 570-580-6000 ext. 21077

Texas - 512-582-4765

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