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**Help Deliver the Kalahari Experience** 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. But we’re more than a resort. 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. **Culinary Supervisor** Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a **Culinary Supervisor**. In this role, you will contribute to the success of the resort through consistent & timely completion of production, preparation, & menu items as ordered. As a culinary supervisor you will work very closely with the chef & associates on duty to maintain the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, sanitation, & professionalism. As part of our leadership team, you’ll embody our Promise to **Lead with Love**—guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. You’ll lead by example in maintaining professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to exceptional guest service. **Key Responsibilities** - Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards - Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurants and culinary preventative maintenance programs - Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures - Assist in preparing all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner - Adhere to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) **** guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, preparation and presentation **** **What We’re Looking For** - 2+ years' experience in a high-volume restaurant or other dining venue working in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter - 1 year of culinary supervisory experience in food service, fine dining, or restaurant preferred. - Willingness to work flexible and sometimes long hours, including weekends and holidays - A leadership style rooted in collaboration, respect, and service to others. - Must be able to work in a stationary position for long periods of times (up to 8 hours) **A Sampling of Our Benefits** Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Career growth opportunities with promotion from within - 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday compensation - Health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time associates - Employee appreciation events, discounts, and perks at all resorts - Education assistance programs to help advance your career **Be Part of Something Extraordinary** At Kalahari, we believe the best leaders **Lead with Love**—because love builds trust, inspires growth, and creates experiences that last a lifetime. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by *Forbes* as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and by *USA TODAY* as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park. Here, careers thrive, innovation is encouraged, and every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful moments. Whether you’re delivering guest service, crafting memorable meals, or leading a team, your work makes a real impact. **|** Wisconsin Dells, WI **|** Sandusky, OH **|** Pocono Manor, PA **|** Round Rock, TX **|** Spotsylvania County, VA | **Kala…