Quick Service Chef

kalaharijobs; Woodford (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Promotions from within

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Spotsylvania County, VA is seeking a Quick Service Chef to lead main kitchen production, manage recipes, orders, and requisitions for all outlets and the associate dining room. You will uphold sanitation, HACCP compliance, and safety standards while fostering a positive team culture.

The role requires night, weekend, and holiday availability, plus a commitment to Lead with Love and guest satisfaction in a family-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive culinary experience and three years in culinary management.
• Basic knowledge of P&L, labor control, and food cost/recipe costing.
• Strong culinary expertise, attention to detail, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure food quality and safety.
• Manage costs, labor, inventory, and supplies; minimize waste.
• Maintain high sanitation and service standards; support peak periods.

Skills

Culinary experience

Culinary management

P&L knowledge

Food costing

Leadership

Education

Culinary degree

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.

Quick Service Chef

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Quick Service Chef. In this role, you willoversee all main kitchen food production, including recipe management, ordering food and supplies, and fulfilling requisitions forall 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 mayassistwith banquet or bakery operations as needed.

As aMain Kitchen Production Chef, you willLead With Loveby supporting, mentoring, and respecting yourteam whilemaintaininghigh standardsfor food quality, safety, and consistency. Theywillfoster a positive kitchen culture by recognizinghard 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- monitoringlabor, inventory, and managing supplies to ensure thekitchen is well stocked and minimizing waste.

• Maintaininghigh standardsand sanitation practices – continuously working to improve the kitchen’s efficiency, workflow, and overall quality of food and service.

WhatWe’reLooking For

• Werequirea background of fiveyears' progressive culinary experience and three years of culinary management experience.

• Basic knowledge of P&L, labor control, & food cost/recipe costing.

• Culinaryexpertise, attention to detail, and strong leadership skills.

• Demonstrate flexibility by stepping inwhereneeded to provide hands-on support to teams,maintainservice excellence, and ensure seamless execution during high-volume and peak periods.

• A culinary degree is preferred but notrequired.

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

BePartof Something Extraordinary

At Kalahari, we believe the best leadersLeadwith 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 TODAYas 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.