Quick Service Chef

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions•Woodford, VA

9h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple: 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. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Quick Service Chef. In this role, you will oversee all main kitchen food production, including recipe management, ordering food and supplies, and fulfilling requisitions for all outlets and the associate dining room. This role ensures proper sanitation, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and compliance with HACCP and food safety standards. The position may assist with banquet or bakery operations as needed. As a Main Kitchen Production Chef, you will Lead With Love by supporting, mentoring, and respecting your team while maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, and consistency. They will foster a positive kitchen culture by recognizing hard work, teaching proper techniques, and stepping in to support the team whenever needed. This role requires availability on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Five years' progressive culinary experience
Three years of culinary management experience
Basic knowledge of P&L, labor control, & food cost/recipe costing
Culinary expertise, attention to detail, and strong leadership skills
Demonstrate flexibility by stepping in where needed to provide hands-on support to teams, maintain service excellence, and ensure seamless execution during high-volume and peak periods.

Nice To Haves

A culinary degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee all main kitchen food production, including recipe management, ordering food and supplies, and fulfilling requisitions for all outlets and the associate dining room.
Ensure proper sanitation, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and compliance with HACCP and food safety standards.
Assist with banquet or bakery operations as needed.
Support, mentor, and respect your team while maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, and consistency.
Foster a positive kitchen culture by recognizing hard work, teaching proper techniques, and stepping in to support the team whenever needed.
Oversee day-to-day operations, including food preparation, cooking, and quality control, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
Monitor labor, inventory, and manage supplies to ensure the kitchen is well stocked and minimizing waste.
Continuously work to improve the kitchen’s efficiency, workflow, and overall quality of food and service.