Quick Service Chef

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions; Woodford (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Education assistance

Career growth

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Virginia is seeking a Quick Service Chef to oversee all main kitchen food production, recipe management, ordering, and requisitions for outlets and the associate dining room. This role ensures sanitation, equipment maintenance, inventory control, and HACCP compliance.

Lead with Love by mentoring the team, maintaining high food quality and safety standards, and supporting operations during busy periods, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Five years' progressive culinary experience.
• Three years' culinary management experience.
• Culinary degree preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and food production.
• Manage recipe systems, ordering, and requisitions for all outlets.
• Maintain sanitation, HACCP compliance, and inventory control.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love. We care deeply for our guests, associates, and communities—treating people like family and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Now Hiring: 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 Quick Service Restaurant Chef, you will Lead with Love by supporting, mentoring, and respecting your team while maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, and consistency. You 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

$70,000-$80,000/yr

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.

Why Kalahari?

• Career growth with promotion from within
• Discounts, perks, and education assistance

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.