Double Cut Chef de Cuisine

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is a premier destination renowned for offering an unmatched vacation experience centered around one of America’s largest indoor waterparks. Their African-inspired resorts are a unique blend of luxury, thrilling entertainment, world-class dining, and state-of-the-art convention centers. This family-owned company prides itself on a simple yet meaningful promise: Lead with Love. This philosophy extends beyond guest service, deeply influencing how the company cares for associates, guests, and the broader community. The essence of Kalahari is creating spaces where kindness, respect, and generosity thrive, treating everyone like family, and fostering a culture where each person feels valued and empowered.

The Chef De Cuisine role at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions epitomizes this commitment to excellence and leadership. Situated in the Double Cut Steakhouse, this position is ideal for a culinary professional who is passionate about crafting bold flavors and elevated dishes using premium ingredients. As a key member of the leadership team, the Chef De Cuisine will spearhead the culinary operations of a high-volume, dinner-only steakhouse kitchen within a resort environment. The role demands creativity, precision, and a clear dedication to culinary artistry, aligning with the resort’s mission to deliver extraordinary and memorable guest experiences.

This role is more than managing kitchen operations; it involves inspiration and mentorship, leading a high-performing culinary team by example and encouraging collaboration and pride among associates. The Chef De Cuisine is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, ensuring order and readiness in the kitchen for seamless service, and vigilantly managing food costs and waste. These responsibilities highlight the importance of operational excellence and leadership in achieving the resort’s high standards.

Besides operational duties, this position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $82,000 annually, reflecting the level of expertise and leadership required. The role also provides career growth opportunities within a supportive culture that values internal promotion and professional development. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, recognized by Forbes and USA TODAY for its outstanding work environment and guest experiences, offers the ideal workplace for culinary leaders looking to grow in a dynamic, guest-focused hospitality environment. This is a chance for culinary professionals to advance their careers while profoundly impacting the guest experience at a top-tier resort and steakhouse.