Kalahari Resort

Quick Service Assistant General Manager

Kalahari Resort$90K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of multi-unit restaurant or quick-service management experience.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop diverse teams.
  • Strong financial acumen in managing labor, food costs, and operational expenses.
  • Passion for delivering exceptional guest service with operational excellence.
  • Adaptability to confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced resort environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of multiple quick-service outlets for quality and speed of service.
  • Coach and develop a diverse team, fostering a culture of empowerment.
  • Drive financial performance by managing labor and food costs effectively.
  • Collaborate with culinary and resort leadership for seamless operations.
  • Monitor guest feedback to enhance service standards and experiences.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Assist with staffing and performance management in a high-volume setting.
  • Maintain a visible presence during peak periods and special events to uphold service standards.
  • Support new initiatives and process improvements for efficiency and satisfaction.

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, discounts, and perks at all resorts.
  • Education assistance programs for advancing your career.
Full Job Description
Quick Service Assistant General Manager

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Quick Service Assistant General Manager. In this role, you'll help lead one of the largest and most dynamic quick-service operations in the resort. You'll oversee the daily performance of multiple food and beverage concepts, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and financial success across every location. Oversee the daily operations, service excellence, and financial performance of multiple quick-service outlets, including Mirage, Zulu, Popsicle Cart, Smoothie Bar, Lemonade Stand, Food Truck, Hillside, Sands, Java Manjaro, Java Maji, Java Express, Rattlers, Volcano, and the Employee Dining Room (EDR).

Lead with Love by fostering a people-first culture that empowers associates, builds future leaders, and creates exceptional guest experiences across all quick-service dining outlets.

Salary Range - Starting at $90,000/yr

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the daily operations of multiple quick-service outlets, ensuring consistent food quality, speed of service, cleanliness, and hospitality.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop a diverse team of managers, supervisors, and hourly associates while building a culture centered around Kalahari's Lead with Love promise.
  • Drive financial performance by managing labor, food costs, inventory, waste, and overall profitability across all locations.
  • Partner with culinary, beverage, purchasing, and resort leadership to ensure seamless execution of daily operations, special events, and peak business periods.
  • Monitor guest feedback and operational metrics to continuously improve service standards and enhance guest experience.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company operating standards across every outlet.
  • Assist with scheduling, staffing, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management for a high-volume, multi-unit operation.
  • Lead by example during weekends, holidays, conventions, and seasonal peaks, maintaining a visible presence throughout the operation.
  • Support new initiatives, menu launches, promotions, and process improvements that drive efficiency and guest satisfaction.
  • Step in wherever needed to ensure each outlet operates at its highest potential while delivering a consistent, world-class dining experience.


What We're Looking For
  • Multi-unit restaurant or quick-service management experience.
  • A proven ability to lead large teams and develop future leaders.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing labor, food cost, and operating expenses.
  • A passion for delivering exceptional guest service while driving operational excellence.
  • The flexibility to adapt quickly and confidently manage multiple priorities in a dynamic resort environment.


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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