Campus Chef Manager: High-Volume Scratch Kitchen & Events

AVI Foodsystems; Maynard (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Uniforms provided

Meals provided

Free parking

Training & advancement

Job summary

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, seeks an experienced Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at the Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus.

The role oversees a unionized team of about 35 employees, manages breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a fast-paced scratch kitchen, and directs catering, events, and weekly pop-ups while maintaining quality.

Strong leadership, budgeting, menu development, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and inventory systems are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of chef or culinary management experience.
• Union management experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading, motivating, and developing teams.

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

Culinary management

Leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Communication

Union experience

Education

Formal culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Job description

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, seeks an experienced Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at the Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus.

The role oversees a unionized team of about 35 employees, manages breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a fast-paced scratch kitchen, and directs catering, events, and weekly pop-ups while maintaining quality.

Strong leadership, budgeting, menu development, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and inventory systems are essential.