Kalahari Resort

Food & Beverage Assistant Director

Kalahari Resort$115K — $125K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of managerial experience in food and beverage operations
  • Proven track record in managing high-volume operations
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to handle conflict resolution effectively
  • Serv Safe Manager Certification required

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop departmental staff through coaching and training
  • Oversee financial performance with a focus on budgeting and cost control
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards
  • Collaborate with culinary teams to enhance offerings
  • Monitor guest feedback and drive satisfaction improvements
  • Support recruitment and optimal staffing efforts
  • Optimize operational workflows for efficiency

Benefits

  • 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 and discounts at resorts
  • Education assistance programs for career advancement
Full Job Description
Assistant Food and Beverage Director

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking an Assistant Food and Beverage Director. In this role, you will assist the Food and Beverage Director with providing a safe, effective, efficient, efficient, organized, quality-oriented, and profitable restaurant and food and beverage operation. You will also assist in planning, organizing, executing, training, and leadership necessary to achieve objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of all food and beverage venues.

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 elevate the guest experience by ensuring exceptional dining quality, seamless service, and consistent operational excellence across all venues. You'll also support associates by fostering a collaborative, well-trained, and guest-focused team environment, empowering staff to deliver memorable hospitality.

Salary Range - $115,000 - $125,000

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop department supervisors and associates through coaching and training.
  • Oversee financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
  • Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards across all outlets.
  • Collaborate with culinary and banquet teams to enhance menus and event offerings.
  • Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements to elevate satisfaction.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling to maintain optimal staffing levels.
  • Drive operational efficiencies by optimizing workflows, technology, and resources.


What We're Looking For
  • Five years' extensive managerial and supervisory experience in restaurant, bar, banquet and kitchen management within a large hotel, resort or multi-unit environment.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple outlets, high-volume operations, and large teams.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Serv Safe Manager Certification.


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


| Wisconsin Dells, WI | Sandusky, OH | Pocono Manor, PA | Round Rock, TX | Spotsylvania County, VA |

About Kalahari Resort

Kalahari Resorts is a hospitality company that operates waterpark resorts in the United States. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Kalahari Resorts offers a range of amenities, including indoor and outdoor waterparks, spas, restaurants, and conference centers. The company has locations in Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas, and is committed to providing guests with a fun and memorable experience.
Learn more about Kalahari Resort
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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