Executive Banquet Chef

2 months ago

Wisconsin Dells, United States Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Full time

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions delivers a beyond expectations waterpark resort and conference experience all under one roof. The authentically African-themed resort is home to America’s largest indoor waterparks and features well-appointed guest rooms, full-service Spa Kalahari, a fun-filled family entertainment center, on-site signature restaurants, unique retail shops and a state-of-the-art convention center.

We are inviting you to apply for the open Executive Banquet Chef role. In this hands-on position, you will oversee the banquet kitchen operation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in the preparation of food items for all banquet meals, hiring, training, scheduling, and directing banquet culinary staff; visually inspecting all food products to be served to ensure they all meet the quality standards set out by departmental and resort management. You will also be responsible for assisting in ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen, and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.

Requirements:

  • 4+ years’ experience in high- volume banquet kitchen experience, plated meals, and event execution.
  • 5+ years of culinary supervisory experience in banquet and food service with inventory, purchasing knowledge, and control.
  • Prior experience with P&L accountability and/or managed food service experience with a proven ability to successfully control food costs is needed.
  • Knowledge of state and local food safety regulations, with valid ServSafe Certificate or ability to quickly gain certification.

Highly sought after, but not required:

  • Bilingual (Spanish).
  • Previous work for a family-owned company.

If your background is what we’re seeking and your personality is one of service to others, please consider joining our growing and industry leading team.

Company Mission

We promise to deliver products and services beyond expectations.

Recruiting Vision

We understand that the individual is the most important element in the recruitment process. In mirroring the spirit of the brand, we promise authenticity, curiosity, honesty, timeliness, and follow-through. Whether a current opening exists or not, relationship building is critical to the success of our company.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive and attractive benefits plan:

  • Promotion from within
  • Mental, Financial, Physical, Work/Life and Career wellness initiatives
  • Educational opportunities
  • Full and varied benefit package available for full-time associates
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Appreciation days, parties, and retention programs
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Discounts and resort perks

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions frequently receives awards and accolades for taking care of its associates and our guests. Recognition includes Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers, Condé Nast Traveler’s #1 World’s Coolest Indoor Waterparks, Best Family-Friendly Meeting Hotel and Resort in Smart Meeting’s Smart Stars Awards, Parents’ Magazine Kids’ Travel Award Winner and TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Current locations include Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (2000), Sandusky, Ohio (2005), Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania (2015), Round Rock, Texas (2020), and Spotsylvania County, Virginia (2026).

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an equal opportunity employer.

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