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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.

Culinary Internship Program

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Culinary Internship Program. This track offers on-the-job training, mentoring relationships with regular coaching, and an opportunity to connect and build life-long relationships with culinary leaders and peers. There are a select number of spots available in this program. This internship is front-line work, mixed with learning various supervisory roles. This experience does rotate between different areas/kitchens, but you may be asked to help in other areas as business volumes vary. If you’re interested in learning systems, working in multiple concepts, scratch cooking and finding out how Kalahari feeds the masses – down to an intimate dinner – this is for you! Previous cooking experience is necessary.

Culinary Art Focus

All Kalahari properties have multiple concepts, from coffee and scratch-pastry shops, sit-down restaurants, a beverage operation, to a full-service convention center. As a Culinary Intern you will gain the unforgettable experience of being part of our back-of-the-house teams in either: Double Cut Steak House, Sortino’s, Cinco Niño’s, B-Lux Bar & Grill, Cinco Nino’s, waterpark eateries, banquets, baking/pastry, and the production kitchen.

Baking & Pastry Arts Focus

All Kalahari properties have a from-scratch production bake shop. Baking and Pastry Arts Program will rotate through a variety of roles, including bulk recipe batching, bread production, pastry/cakes, displays/plating.

Payrate: $18.00/hr.

What We’re Looking For

One or more of these criteria must apply to be eligible:

• A student enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America in a Culinary or Pastry Arts Program. (Kalahari is a Certified Externship Site for CIA externs)
• A student enrolled in a culinary or pastry arts program at a community college or university.
• No formal schooling but has at least one year of experience in a commercial kitchen or restaurant. Someone seeking hands-on work experience and gaining invaluable industry knowledge

Kalahari’s Culinary Intern program is typically a minimum of 12 weeks but can be customized according to curriculum requirements.

We view this experience as a chance for you to showcase your talents and to make a positive difference. Successful interns will be strongly considered to remain with the company after graduation.

We accept applications year-round for our Culinary Internship Program.

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.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading a team of buyers and managing certain raw material & packaging categories for Synergy. The position will lead specific categories as well as supervise and lead the work of department team members. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for approximately $30M in annual spend supporting four manufacturing sites. Categories under leadership include Coffee, Tea, Citrus Oils, Ethanol, Fruit Juices & Purees, Colors, Vanilla, Food Chemicals, Agricultural Ingredients, Spices, Acidulants, Emulsifiers, Preservatives, Processing Aids and Packaging. In addition to leading and developing their buying team, the role is responsible for implementing purchasing strategies, effectively developing and maintaining supplier relationships, optimization and cost management, bidding, contracting and budgeting as well as cross-functional collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the daily management and oversight of multiple raw material categories for the Procurement Team.
• Collaborates cross-functionally w/Planning, Customer Service, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, R&D and Sales.
• Motivates their team and builds the skills of a high performing Procurement Team.
• Possesses strong professional maturity, business acumen, drive for results and customer focus
• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders for assigned categories.
• Drives cost savings and inventory optimization efforts for the department.
• Delivers best overall value to Synergy including an understanding of commodity markets, the supply base, and internal requirements. Leads supplier activities, including RFQ’s; review of proposals; cost value analysis, new supplier qualification and communication of category results to the organization.
• Establishes cost standards for annual budget. Monitors costs. Provide monthly reports on Purchase Price Variance to management.
• Implements and manages flexible strategies and material agreements with suppliers to support requirements.
• Monitors material availability and manages risk associated with supplier performance.
• Monitors purchases to ensure conformance to specification, price, delivery and quality.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline required, APICS and CSPM certification preferred
• 7+ years of experience in a purchasing environment, food ingredients or food and beverage manufacturing experience a strong plus.
• 3+ years leading direct reports including setting performance goals and driving performance of the team.
• Strong collaborative leadership skills and the ability to partner cross-functionally to achieve company objectives.
• Procurement-specific skills include supplier relationship management, negotiation, contracting and lean operating techniques.
• Experience working with Microsoft D365 ERP system a plus.
• Strong analytical ability and project management skills, Effective at managing a project team
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills with advanced Excel capabilities a strong plus.

Salary range: $104,000.00 - $129,500.00

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

For more information on our benefits click here.

Department: Operations

Location: Wauconda, Illinois

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Reporting To: Director of Procurement

At Strategic Coach®, we strive to free up highly successful, visionary entrepreneurs and their teams to thrive and grow in a world of rapid change and unpredictability. Strategic Coach is the premier business coaching program for entrepreneurs who are passionate about what’s next for them, but are stuck on how to get there. We provide the framework and community for an easier and accelerated path forward.   

For over 35 years, we’ve challenged the status quo of entrepreneurial thinking, helping 20,000+ entrepreneurs gain clarity, boost their confidence, and achieve accelerated results. We pride ourselves on offering world-class coaching to exceptional clients through our positive, proactive, and growth-focused environment cultivated by our amazing team!

We’re looking for an Event Planner to support a variety of projects ranging from event planning to marketing support to administrative duties. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, highly productive environment and have excellent project management and communication skills, this is a role that will challenge and develop your marketing capabilities.

Who we're looking for:

• You have 4+ years of related event planning (both in-person and virtual).
• You have marketing experience.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit and a growth mindset.
• You’re extremely organized and systems driven, have sound time-management skills, and are able to prioritize, multi-task, and work to deadlines in a calm manner.
• You have excellent professional and diplomatic communication skills, both written and spoken.
• You’re computer savvy (experience with Salesforce, Pardot, and Asana is a benefit) and are quick to learn the capabilities of new platforms.
• You’re able to effectively communicate relevant project information to your team.
• You’re comfortable working in a team atmosphere as well as independently.
• You’re able and willing to do hands-on work as required.
• You have the ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers/vendors.
• You take ownership of any project and follow through to completion.
• You have a university or college degree

You'll be responsible for:

Event Coordination & Logistics

• Coordinating all aspects of events, including in-person and virtual sales events, trade shows, conferences, and speaking engagements.
• Orchestrating all components of in-person events: venue negotiations/bookings, team travel/hotels, food and beverage, audiovisual requirements, décor, and preparing and shipping event materials.
• Onsite execution: Acting as a main liaison with event organizers, connecting with venues to ensure all details are communicated clearly, setting up booths, managing registration, taking event photos/videos for social media, and managing booth take-down.

Virtual Event & Webinar Production

• Managing all deliverables for virtual events and webinars: scheduling, finding panelists, asset creation, and RSVP tracking.
• Technical execution, including setting up Zoom links, creating "AddEvent" calendar codes, and managing complex breakout room assignments for the Sales Team.
• Acting as a strategic partner to the Sales Team, using clear success metrics and post-event analysis to inform event decisions and demonstrate impact on pipeline management.
• Performing follow-up duties such as registration and attendance reporting, downloading recordings, and listing chapter timestamps for video replay edits.

Marketing & Sales Support

• Assisting in the execution of various marketing initiatives (digital campaigns, newsletters, advertising, brochures, and sell sheets).
• Digital Asset Management: Duplicating and updating event landing pages (Pardot), integrating them with Salesforce, and ensuring the website event pages stay current.
• Lead Management: Categorizing prospect lists for sales and marketing leaders and ensuring all attendees are properly entered into the CRM for follow-up.
• Proposing new ideas to improve the event-planning process, such as creating event scorecards or intake forms.

Business Development & Sponsorship

• Acting as a sponsorship coordinator for major conferences, managing renewals, and conducting feedback meetings with high-level clients.
• Researching and vetting new event opportunities, speeches, and trade show sponsorships to determine best fit.

Administration & Finance

• Keeping track of event ROI and finances, including check requests, invoicing, and Amex reporting.
• Participating in budget development and entering expenses into the database.
• Providing general administrative and clerical support to the team as needed, including creating personalized itineraries for traveling team members.

Why Strategic Coach? We have:

Exceptional Clients: As an Event Planner, you will play a key role in growing Strategic Coach’s impact by attracting new clients, generating prospects, and driving brand awareness through our events and initiatives. Our clients are extraordinary individuals who, because of their involvement in the Program, will go on to do even more remarkable things in their lives and businesses.

Extraordinary Culture: As a company that teaches entrepreneurial teamwork and walks our talk, we take a lot of pride in cultivating an extraordinary culture. We are constantly supporting our team members in their own learning and growth as we grow and innovate as a company.

You’ll also get:

• A hybrid work model. 
• Six weeks of paid time off each year.
• Twenty-one flex hours.
• A flexible and competitive benefits plan.
• Travel opportunities (up to 25% travel per year).
• Top-tier onboarding and training.
• Insightful assessments to help you identify your unique strengths.
• Access to our first-class workshop programs.
• Fun team challenges, events, and celebrations.
• Access to a fully equipped gym.
• Three paid days off per year to volunteer with your chosen community.
• Unlimited free pop, juice, coffee, and occasional catered lunches.

And much more!

If you think this position is a right-fit for you, please send your résumé to today.

To support our talent acquisition efforts, Strategic Coach may leverage AI technology as part of the recruitment process. We have also partnered with skills assessment platforms to help streamline and enhance candidate evaluation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Strategic Coach is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our values and corporate culture, Strategic Coach is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources in advance of your interview to make appropriate arrangements.

By applying, you agree that the statements made by you are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge. Further, you understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, and/or deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for dismissal.

Job Summary

This role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support as a versatile utility player for the department. The position includes clerical work, office coordination, SharePoint maintenance, support during turnarounds/outages, and consistent communication with team members. The role requires strong Microsoft 365 skills, organizational ability, and the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, especially during highdemand periods.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily administrative and clerical tasks to support the entire department.

Coordinate office needs such as ordering supplies, coffee, and general office upkeep.

Assist in managing the hiring managers calendar while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Maintain and update department SharePoint structures used for turnaround documentation.

Provide light ITrelated support to help ensure employees have the tools they need.

Support turnaround and outage activities, including preparing onboarding and logistics for teams of 10-20+ people.

Coordinate onsite interviews at the Visitor Center and ensure candidates know where to go and who to ask for.

Engage with turnaround managers, coordinators, and other department personnel to support operational needs.

Work Schedule & Environment

Schedule: 4/10s (Monday-Thursday) with start times between approximately 5:30-7:30 a.m.

Must work 10 hours from chosen start time (e.g., 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.).

Primarily officebased; minimal PPE required unless visiting operational areas.

Required Qualifications

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Strong organizational and coordination abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity while managing schedules and sensitive information.

Willingness to work onsite and engage with many individuals across the department.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel, including simple formatting and very basic formulas.

Experience with SAP (not required; can be trained).

Experience maintaining SharePoint sites, folder structures, or operational document systems.

Background supporting turnarounds/outages or other highvolume, timesensitive operations.

Interviews

Onsite interviews will likely include the hiring manager and 2-3 additional team members.

• Set up and maintain the salad bars and hot-holding food service stations
• Prep, stock, and replenish salad bar items and dry-stock food products throughout service periods
• Transport prepared food items from the kitchen to designated serviced areas
• Stock and maintain plate ware, utensils, glassware, and service utensils
• Transport clean and dirty dishware/service ware between service areas and dish station
• Maintain, clean and sanitize the coffee machine, including refilling, deep cleaning and surface cleaning
• Maintain, clean, and sanitize the fountain beverage machine, including nozzles, ice unit, and syrup components
• Clean, sanitize, sweep, mop, wipe and organize both service and prep areas throughout the shift
• Ensure all food items are properly labeled and dated, including allergy notation
• Cool down food at end-of-service, then wrap, label, and store items appropriately following safety guidelines
• Assist the EDR Chef and cooks with food preparation tasks as needed
• Report any malfunctioning equipment directly to the EDR Chef
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of food preparation experience preferred
• ServSafe or similar food safety course certification preferred
  
  

• Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus
• Experience in guest facing roles
• Knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, sauté, roasting, blanching and more
• Knowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelines
• Knowledge of simple sauce and dressing
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work under stressful circumstances
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks
• Ability to engage with customers in a positive and helpful manner
• Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals
  
  

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)
  
  

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
• Flexible Spending Account Programs
• Life Insurance Programs
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
• Other company perks