Campus Chef Manager - High-Volume Scratch Kitchen & Events

AVI Foodsystems; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Sick time

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Meals provided

Free parking

Training and advancement

Job summary

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, seeks an experienced Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus. Schedule includes Tue–Sat with varied shifts, overseeing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in culinary management, union experience, strong budgeting and computer skills, and a passion for high-quality, scratch cooking in an all-you-care-to-eat setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of chef or culinary management experience
• Union management experience strongly preferred
• Formal culinary degree preferred
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the work of cooks and other culinary team members engaged in food preparation and service
• Lead daily operations of a high-volume scratch kitchen serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Manage catering events, pop-ups, and special functions
• Oversee food ordering, receiving, inventory, and cost controls
• Develop cycle menus and assist with menu planning
• Interview, hire, train, coach, and develop hourly team members
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
• Maintain adherence to union policies, procedures, and labor agreements
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning
• Evaluate operational procedures and implement improvements to increase efficiency and service quality

Skills

Chef management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

Formal culinary degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management

Menu development

Online ordering

Production planning

Job description

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, seeks an experienced Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus. Schedule includes Tue–Sat with varied shifts, overseeing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in culinary management, union experience, strong budgeting and computer skills, and a passion for high-quality, scratch cooking in an all-you-care-to-eat setting.