Quick Service Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employee appreciation events

Discounts at all resorts

Education assistance

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Quick Service Chef to oversee main kitchen production, manage recipes, orders, and requisitions for outlets and dining areas. Ensure sanitation, inventory, and HACCP compliance while supporting banquets or bakery operations as needed.

Lead with love by mentoring your team, maintaining high standards of food quality, and fostering a positive kitchen culture. Availability nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

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.
• Culinary expertise, attention to detail, and strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility to provide hands-on support during high-volume periods.
• A culinary degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen management – oversee day-to-day operations for prep, cooking, and quality control.
• Cost management and inventory control – monitor labor, inventory, and supplies to minimize waste.
• Maintain high standards and sanitation practices to improve efficiency, workflow, and quality of food and service.

Skills

Culinary experience

Culinary management

P&L knowledge

Labor cost control

Food costing

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

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

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 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.

| Wisconsin Dells, WI|Sandusky, OH|Pocono Manor, PA|Round Rock, TX|Spotsylvania County, VA |

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