Round Rock,TX,USA,TX:Food & Beverage Director-Resort at Kalahari

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is a distinguished family-owned hospitality and entertainment company known for operating America’s largest indoor waterparks. With locations spanning Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; Sandusky, Ohio; Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania; Round Rock, Texas; and Spotsylvania County, Virginia, Kalahari creates not just vacations but richly immersive experiences that blend African-inspired themes with world-class amenities. The resorts combine luxury accommodations, exceptional dining, elaborate spas, engaging entertainment, and expansive convention centers, establishing themselves as premier destinations for families, tourists, and business travelers alike. Committed to a core value of "Lead with Love," Kalahari emphasizes a culture of care and respect towards guests, team members, and communities. This philosophy fosters an environment where associates feel valued, guest experiences are exceptional, and positive community impact is prioritized, exemplified by their partnership with charity: water to provide clean water access to millions in Africa. In line with this commitment to excellence and compassion, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Director of Food & Beverage. This pivotal leadership role oversees all dining outlets, a vibrant beverage program, and banquet operations within the family resort and convention environment. The role demands managing a high-volume operation with significant focus on safety, efficiency, quality, and profitability. As the Director of Food & Beverage, you will ensure that all restaurants, bars, and banquet venues consistently deliver outstanding service and exceed guest expectations while maintaining operational excellence. This position is integral to the leadership team and requires a strategic mindset to drive revenue growth, cost management, and operational efficiency. The Director will collaborate closely with culinary experts, sales teams, and event planners to craft exceptional dining and event experiences that align with the brand’s high standards. You will also be responsible for fostering a positive work environment by leading, training, and inspiring a talented team of food and beverage professionals. Upholding health, safety, and corporate standards is crucial, as is managing revenue and expenses responsibly within the framework of a family-owned business dedicated to hospitality excellence. The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing multi-unit, high-revenue food and beverage operations, ideally in large-scale venues such as resorts, hotels, arenas, or cruise ships. Accountability for profit and loss, controlling food and labor costs, and a deep understanding of high-volume service environments are essential. Experience working in family-owned companies is desirable, as it aligns well with Kalahari’s unique corporate culture. The Director of Food & Beverage will help guide Kalahari towards sustained growth and innovation by embracing the company’s values and commitment to nurturing both guests and associates. By joining Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, you embrace an opportunity to lead with love, contribute to a trusted and innovative hospitality brand, and shape memorable moments that last a lifetime. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, and by USA TODAY as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park, Kalahari’s dedication to exceptional leadership and guest experience sets a high industry standard. Become a part of a company where your leadership impacts not just operations but also the lives of guests and colleagues in meaningful ways.

• Management of a multi-unit and high-volume venue or hotel over 20MM in annual F and 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
• Prior experience with P and 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