Banquet Sous Chef

Join the Kalahari Experience

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At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love. We care deeply for our guests, associates, and communities, treating people like family and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

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Now Hiring: Banquet Sous Chef

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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef. In this role, you’ll assist the banquet team in managing kitchen operations for large-scale events. You’ll prepare and present high-quality food for all banquet meals, maintain food safety and sanitation standards, and ensure smooth kitchen workflows. You’ll collaborate with the Executive Banquet Chef and kitchen staff to meet guest expectations and adapt to changing event demands while maintaining consistency and efficiency. You must have the ability to run the banquet kitchen in the absence of the Executive Banquet Chef.

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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. Through strong culinary leadership, attention to detail, and collaboration with the banquet team, you help deliver the outstanding hospitality our guests expect while fostering a supportive and high-performing environment for associates.

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Salary Range - $70,000 - $75,000 per year.

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What You’ll Do:

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• Contribute to the execution of large-scale banquet events, ensuring food quality, presentation, and timely delivery.
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• Foster a collaborative environment to maintain high operational standards.
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• Ensure consistent food quality, safety, and cleanliness in accordance with resort policies and health regulations.
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• Collaborate with other departments to adjust service based on last-minute changes or guest requests. Attend daily BEO meetings.
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• Continuously improve kitchen efficiency and workflows, ensuring high productivity during peak banquet service.
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• Enforce proper safety, sanitation, and equipment maintenance standards to ensure a safe kitchen environment.
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What We’re Looking For:

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• At least 2-3 years of experience in a high-volume banquet production kitchen, preferably within a hotel, resort (500+ rooms), or a large convention center (75,000+ sq. ft. of meeting space).
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• Strong culinary experience in banquet and large-scale food service operations.
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• Basic understanding of P&L knowledge.
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• SERVSafe Manager Certification required.
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• Spanish speaking is helpful but, not required.
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• Culinary degree preferred but not required.
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• A leadership style rooted in collaboration, respect, and service to others
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Why Kalahari?

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• Career growth with promotion from within
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• Comprehensive benefits (401k, health, vision, dental)
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• Discounts, perks, and education assistance
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Be part of something extraordinary. Apply today and help us Lead with Love.

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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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