2027 Summer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Wolfoods; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus

Room & Board

Travel Allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume camp kitchen on-site. This seasonal contract (May–Sept) is full-time, exempt, with a live-in arrangement across rural camp facilities in the US. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure allergen safety and quality throughout service.

The role requires strong leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 6-day/70-hour week environment. Competitive pay and room & board are included.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role.
• Scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certified (Allergens required).
• Willingness to live on-site in a rustic setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy environment.
• Oversee operations, menu specs, scratch cooking, and timely service.
• Maintain allergen safety protocols and sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory, food orders, and budgets with daily reporting.
• Serve as liaison between kitchen ops, campers, and Wolfoods office.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Computer literacy

Problem-solving

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.