Chef de Cuisine - Double Cut Steakhouse

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions stands as a premier destination known for providing unforgettable vacation experiences centered around America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks. With multiple locations spanning Wisconsin Dells, WI, Sandusky, OH, Pocono Manor, PA, Round Rock, TX, and Spotsylvania County, VA, the company is committed to excellence in hospitality. Kalahari Resorts embraces an African-inspired theme that enriches every facet of the resort—from luxurious spas and world-class dining venues to exciting entertainment options and state-of-the-art convention centers. As a family-owned enterprise, Kalahari Resorts prioritizes a culture rooted in care and community, reflecting their Promise to Lead with Love. This philosophy ensures a working environment where associates and guests alike feel like valued members of a family and emphasizes generosity and respect throughout all interactions. Through their charitable partnership with charity: water, Kalahari Resorts is dedicated to enhancing lives beyond their resorts by providing clean water access to one million people in Africa, supporting global health and well-being.

We are currently seeking a dynamic Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team at Double Cut Steakhouse, one of our flagship dining destinations. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to helm the kitchen at a high-volume, dinner-only steakhouse that emphasizes bold flavors, premium ingredients, and elevated cooking techniques. As the Chef de Cuisine, you will play a pivotal role in crafting an exceptional culinary experience that aligns with Kalahari’s high standards of quality and service. You will collaborate closely with the sous chef to manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistent excellence from preparation through service and closing. Your responsibilities will encompass maintaining precise food cost controls, optimizing inventory management, and upholding rigorous food safety and sanitation standards.

This position offers a salary starting at $87,000 per year, commensurate with your prior experience, and is an integral part of Kalahari’s leadership team. As a leader who embodies the Lead with Love philosophy, you will inspire and support your team, fostering a spirit of passion, pride, and collaboration among associates. Your creative vision and culinary expertise will not only elevate the dining experience for our guests but also contribute to the welcoming and innovative atmosphere that defines Kalahari Resorts. Joining our team means becoming part of a company celebrated for its outstanding employee experience, including recognition by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, as well as being named by USA TODAY as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park. At Kalahari, your career will thrive within a nurturing and growth-oriented environment, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact through outstanding hospitality and unforgettable culinary excellence.