Director of Food & Beverage

Director Of Food & Beverage

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, we don't just create vacationswe 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 communitiestreating 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.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Director of Food & Beverage. 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. As part of our leadership team, you'll embody our Promise to Lead with Loveguiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all food and beverage operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction across all outlets.
• Drive revenue and control costs through strategic planning and operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team through training, coaching, and performance management.
• Collaborate with culinary, sales, and events teams to deliver exceptional dining and event experiences.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and brand standards across all food and beverage venues.

What We're Looking For

Be Part of Something Extraordinary At Kalahari, we believe the best leaders Lead with Lovebecause 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 Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.