Restaurant - Lead Cook

kalaharijobs; Wisconsin Dells (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employee events & discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells is seeking a Lead Cook to drive consistent production, preparation, and menu execution in a high-volume kitchen. As a culinary supervisor you’ll work closely with the chef and team to maintain top quality, cleanliness, and professional standards while modeling our Lead with Love culture.

You’ll guide associates, ensure HACCP compliance, and contribute to guest experiences that reflect the resort’s commitment to excellence and hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a high-volume restaurant or other dining venue.
• 1 year of culinary supervisory experience in food service, fine dining, or restaurant preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Leadership style rooted in collaboration, respect, and service to others.
• Must be able to work in a stationary position for long periods (up to 8 hours).

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food and products are prepared and served according to recipes, standards, and portioning.
• Maintain cleanliness and equipment condition through inspections and maintenance programs.
• Enforce company policies with prompt, fair corrective action as needed.
• Prepare required paperwork, forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines for safe and sanitary production and presentation.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Job description

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 resort 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.

Lead Cook

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Lead Cook. In this role, you will contribute to the success of the resort through consistent & timely completion of production, preparation, & menu items as ordered. As a culinary supervisor you will work very closely with the chef & associates on duty to maintain the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, sanitation, & professionalism. 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 lead by example in maintaining professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to exceptional guest service.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurants and culinary preventative maintenance programs
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures
• Assist in preparing all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner
• Adhere to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, preparation and presentation

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years' experience in a high-volume restaurant or other dining venue working in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter
• 1 year of culinary supervisory experience in food service, fine dining, or restaurant preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible and sometimes long hours, including weekends and holidays
• A leadership style rooted in collaboration, respect, and service to others.
• Must be able to work in a stationary position for long periods (up to 8 hours)

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 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. Whether you’re delivering 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.