Kalahari Resorts & Conventions delivers a beyond expectations waterpark resort and conference experience all under one roof. The authentically African-themed resort is home to America’s largest indoor waterparks and features well-appointed guest rooms, full-service Spa Kalahari, a fun-filled family entertainment center, on-site signature restaurants, unique retail shops and a state-of-the-art convention center.

We are inviting you to apply for Sous Chef – Sortino’s Italian Kitchen. In this position, you’ll support and assist the restaurant executive chef in the oversight of the restaurant operation. Your responsibilities include, assisting in the preparation of food items, directing culinary staff, ordering, and visually inspecting all food products to be served. You’re also responsible for assisting in ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.Sortino's Italian Kitchen is a new age red sauce restaurant where old-school Italian cuisine meets the modern age. Bringing a tradition of hospitality to Round Rock, Sortino's was established by Giorgio and Giacomo Sortino more than 60 years ago when they opened the original Sortino’s Little Italy restaurant in Sandusky, Ohio.We do require that you have a background, consisting of a year or more experience in a high-volume restaurant, a year or more of culinary supervisory experience, inventory and purchasing knowledge and control and a proven ability to successfully control food costs.If your background is what we’re seeking and your personality is one of service to others, please consider joining our growing and industry leading team.

Company Mission

We promise to deliver products and services beyond expectations.

Recruiting Vision

We understand that the individual is the most important element in the recruitment process. In mirroring the spirit of the brand, we promise authenticity, curiosity, honesty, timeliness, and follow-through. Whether a current opening exists or not, relationship building is critical to the success of our company.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive and attractive benefits plan:

• Above-industry average compensation
• Promotion from within
• Mental, Financial, Physical, Work/Life and Career wellness initiatives
• Educational opportunities
• Full and varied benefit package available for full-time associates
• 401(k) with company match
• Appreciation days, parties, and retention programs
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Discounts and resort perks

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions frequently receives awards and accolades for taking care of its associates and our guests. Recognition includes Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers, Condé Nast Traveler’s #1 World’s Coolest Indoor Waterparks, Best Family-Friendly Meeting Hotel and Resort in Smart Meeting’s Smart Stars Awards, Parents’ Magazine Kids’ Travel Award Winner and TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Current locations include Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (2000); Sandusky, Ohio (2005); Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania (2015); Round Rock, Texas (2020) and Spotsylvania County, Virginia (2026).

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an equal opportunity employer.