2027 Summer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Wolfoods; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus

Free Room & Board

Travel Allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at our summer camps. This on-site, live-in position oversees daily culinary operations, staff management, budgeting, and allergen safety in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The role requires 6-day, 70-hour weeks, seasonal May through Sept, with competitive pay, a performance bonus, and full room and board provided. You will work across rural camp facilities nationwide and coordinate with camp leadership and

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role.
• ServSafe Manager Certified (Allergens required).
• Strong leadership and budgeting skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
• Manage operations, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
• Strictly manage food allergy protocols and maintain top sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory, place food orders, control budgets, and track daily reporting.
• Serve as the main liaison between kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership and Wolfoods corporate office.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Budgeting

Allergen knowledge

Staff training

Computer literacy

Education

ServSafe Manager Certified

Job description

Kitchen Manager

• Position Type: Seasonal Contract (May - Sept)


• Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt (minimum 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 Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership position. You will oversee all daily culinary, 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 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 minimum 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.