2027 - Summer Camp Food Service Director

Wolfoods, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus

Free Room & Board

Travel Allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods, Inc. is seeking an experienced Food Service Operations Director for a hands-on leadership role at rural summer camp facilities across the US.

This on-site, seasonal contract runs May to Sept with a demanding 6-day, 70-hour workweek and live-in accommodations. You will oversee daily culinary and service operations, manage staff and budgets, ensure allergen safety, and serve as the liaison between camp leadership, campers, and Wolfoods corporate office.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen operations in a high-volume environment.
• Proven budgeting and cost-control abilities.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency with computer systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and train FOH and kitchen staff in a fast-paced setting.
• Oversee culinary flow, portion control, and scratch cooking protocols.
• Manage allergen safety programs and health department standards.
• Administer inventory, purchasing, budgeting, and daily reporting.
• Serve as liaison between campers, camp leadership, and Wolfoods corporate office.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Job description

Food Service Operations Director

Role Overview

Key Details

Position Type: Seasonal Contract (May – Sept)

Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt (6 days / 70 hours per week)

Location: On-site (Rural Summer Camp facilities across the US)

Perks Included

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus
• Free Room & Board
• Travel Allowance

About Wolfoods

Wolfoods is elevating camp dining by replacing standard freezer fare with fresh, high-quality, scratch-cooked cuisine. We serve vibrant summer camp communities across the country while providing exceptional care for dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced, high-energy Food Service Operations Director for a hands‑on leadership position. You will oversee all daily culinary and service operations, staff management, budgeting, and allergen safety at a top‑tier summer camp.

This is an on‑site, live‑in position in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Leadership: Lead, schedule, and train Front of House (FOH) and kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
• Culinary & Quality Excellence: Operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
• Allergen & Safety Compliance: Strictly manage food allergy protocols (Kosher, Nut‑Free, Gluten‑Free, Vegan, etc.) and maintain top Health Department sanitation standards.
• Administration & Budget: Manage inventory, place food orders, control budgets, track daily reporting.
• Client Relations: Serve as the main liaison between kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership and Wolfoods corporate office.

Qualifications

• Experience: 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
• Certifications: ServSafe Manager Certified (ServSafe Allergens required before start date; company‑sponsored).
• Skills: Strong leadership, high computer literacy, budgeting capability, and sharp problem‑solving abilities.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot/cold kitchen settings, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Lifestyle: Ready to live on‑site in a rustic setting, work a demanding 6-day/70‑hour week, and thrive under pressure.

What We Offer

• Competitive seasonal pay + performance bonus structure
• Full room and board provided for the duration of the contract
• Travel expense assistance
• Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a unique, vibrant camp community

Wolfoods Food Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.