2027 Summer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Wolfoods; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonus

Free room & board

Travel allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, on-site culinary operation at our rustic summer camp. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure allergen safety across all meals in a high-volume setting.

This seasonal, exempt role requires 4+ years in a commercial kitchen, ServSafe Manager certification, and the stamina to live on-site for a demanding 6-day/70-hour week. Competitive pay with bonus and room/board.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional cooking experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certified (ServSafe Allergens required before start date; company-sponsored).
• Strong leadership, budgeting capability, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
• Oversee operations, portion control, menu specs, and scratch cooking execution.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Allergen safety

Staff training

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.