Job Description

Welcome to 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 major employer, we provide thousands of jobs and career growth opportunities while delivering exceptional service. Our associates take care of millions of guests each year, making every visit special.

Beyond our walls, we’re making a difference. Through our partnership with charity: water, we’re committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

Director of Food & Beverage

We are inviting you to apply for our open Director of Food & Beverage position. In this role, you’ll be responsible for all outlets, a thriving beverage program, and the banquet business. This is a high-volume operation.

You’ll need to provide safe, effective, efficient, organized, quality-oriented, and profitable restaurants, bars, and a banquet operation in a family resort and convention environment.

You’ll work with other food and beverage professionals and senior leaders at the property and at the corporate level to achieve your goals. A focus will be placed on operations, retention, adopting company culture, guest satisfaction, food quality and presentation, training, cleanliness, adhering to corporate standards, and managing revenue and expense expectations in a family-owned environment.

We do require that you have a background consisting of:

• Management of a multi-unit and high-volume venue or hotel over 20MM in annual F&B revenue.
• Minimum six years’ extensive managerial and supervisory experience in restaurants, bars, and banquet venues featuring kitchen management within a hotel and/or resort environment.
• Minimum three years’ experience as a General Manager or Food and Beverage Director within a restaurant, large hotel, resort, or food and beverage venue required.
• Prior experience with P&L accountability with a proven ability to successfully control food and labor costs.
• Experience in a high-volume venue, such as an arena, stadium, or cruise ship, would be desirable.
• Experience working for a family-owned company would be desirable.

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’re proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers and by USA TODAY as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park . These awards reflect our commitment to both our guests and team members.

Here, careers thrive, innovation is encouraged, and every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful moments. Whether you’re delivering incredible guest service, crafting memorable meals, or leading a team, your work makes a real impact.

Current locations include Wisconsin Dells, WI (2000), Sandusky, OH (2005), Pocono Manor, PA (2015), Round Rock, TX (2020), and Spotsylvania County, VA (2026).

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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