Steak House - Chef de Cusine
About The Position
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary experience at Double Cut Steakhouse. The role leads the day-to-day operations of a high-volume, dinner-only, resort-based steakhouse kitchen, working with the sous chef across preparation, service, and closing procedures. The Chef de Cuisine ensures consistent quality, flavor, and presentation across dine-in and take-out offerings while supporting a high-performing team and memorable guest experiences. The position also focuses on operational efficiency, food cost control, kitchen readiness, food safety, sanitation, and maintaining an organized kitchen that meets health department and resort standards. The leader is expected to guide, support, and inspire associates in keeping with Kalahari’s commitment to hospitality and its Promise to Lead with Love.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of progressive culinary experience.
- At least 3 years of management experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in a high-volume restaurant or food-outlet production kitchen.
- Proven culinary supervisory experience in restaurant and food service.
- Inventory and purchasing knowledge.
- P&L accountability experience and/or managed food service experience, with a demonstrated ability to control food costs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with steakhouse cuisine is ideal.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the sous chef to lead daily kitchen operations, including preparation, service, and closing procedures.
- Ensure consistent quality, flavor, and presentation across culinary offerings for the main dining room and take-out services.
- Monitor food cost controls, portioning, preparation par levels, and waste management.
- Conduct daily line checks to ensure kitchen stations are stocked, organized, and ready for service.
- Uphold food safety and sanitation standards, including FIFO product rotation, labeling, and storage.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning kitchen in compliance with health department and resort standards.
- Guide, support, and inspire associates while contributing to extraordinary guest experiences.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities with promotion from within.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Holiday compensation.
- Health coverage for full-time associates.
- Dental coverage for full-time associates.
- Vision coverage for full-time associates.
- Employee appreciation events.
- Discounts and perks at all resorts.
- Education assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
