Sous Chef

Kalahari-Resorts-; Woodford (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holiday compensation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Employee appreciation events

Discounts at all resorts

Education assistance programs

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is hiring a Sous Chef for our Virginia opening. You will play a key leadership role in launching and elevating our culinary program from day one, helping shape culture, standards, and guest experience at a brand-new resort.

Join a dynamic team focused on excellence, mentorship, and high-volume hospitality, with opportunities to lead multiple concepts and set long-term kitchen standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, upscale environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, inventory management, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff while maintaining guest-focused hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team members, ensuring food quality, consistency, and efficient execution during service.
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff while fostering accountability and teamwork.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, scheduling, and maintaining sanitation and food safety standards.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu execution and overall kitchen performance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team mentoring

Kitchen operations

Flexible scheduling

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.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is making waves in the Mid-Atlantic with our newest location in Spotsylvania, Virginia, expected to open late 2026. Our fifth resort will feature over175,000 square feetof indoor waterpark fun, 900 family-friendly suites, and a massive convention center.

Sous Chef

At our newest resort destination in Virginia,we’renot just opening a property—we’recreating an experience.We’reseeking a dynamic, hands-onSous Chefto play a key leadership role in launching and elevating our culinary program from day one. This is a rare opportunity to assist the Head Chef in shaping the culture, standards, and guest experience of a brand-new resort.

A full list of our concepts, each needing a Sous Chef, includes:

• B-LUX Grill & Bar– Deliciously unique burgers and shakes handcrafted from scratch.
• Sortino’s Italian Kitchen – A modern, elevated Italian restaurant and bar.
• CincoNiño’s- A friendly Tex-Mex-inspired outlet andtequilabar featuring sizzle and classic flavors

As a key culinary leader in a new opening, the Sous Chef will play an essential role in building and leading the kitchen team by hiring, training, executing menus, and establishing operational standards that drive long-term success. This role leads with love by creating a culture rooted in respect, support, and accountability—investing in team development through hands-on mentorship, coaching, and collaboration while fostering an environment where creativity, pride, and excellence can thrive.

These positions are scheduled tobegin inmid-September to October.

Salary Range - $60,000 - $70,000 per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations by leading culinary team members, ensuring food quality, consistency, and efficient execution during service.
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and guest-focused hospitality.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, scheduling, and maintaining sanitation and food safety standards.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu execution, operational standards, and overall kitchen performance

WhatWe’reLooking For

• 3–5 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, upscale, steakhouse, supper club, or hospitality-driven environment preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate kitchen teams in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high culinary and sanitation standards.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, inventory management, kitchen operations, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

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, inspiring growth, and creating experiences that last a lifetime.That’swhywe’reproud to be recognized byForbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers, America's Best Employers for Women, and byUSA 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.

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