Resort Chef

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions•Pocono Township, PA

About The Position

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is where world-class dining, unforgettable family experiences, and inspired leadership come together. As a Resort Chef, you’ll help shape the culinary heartbeat of our resort—leading teams while consistently executing pre-existing menus and standards to ensure every guest feels the care behind every dish. If you’re passionate about food, people, and creating joy through hospitality, this is your stage. As a Resort Chef, you lead with love by setting the standard for culinary excellence while empowering, developing, and supporting your team to deliver consistent, memorable dining experiences for every guest.

Requirements

We require a background of five years' progressive culinary experience and 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

Kitchen Management – overseeing day-to-day operations, including food preparation, cooking, and quality control, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
Cost Management and Inventory control- monitoring labor, inventory, and managing supplies to ensure the kitchen is well stocked and minimizing waste.
Maintaining high standards and sanitation practices – continuously working to improve the kitchen’s efficiency, workflow, and overall quality of food and service.