Campus Chef Manager: High-Volume Scratch Kitchen & Events

AVI Foodsystems; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time & holidays

Uniforms and meals provided

Free parking

Job summary

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at the Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus. The role oversees a ~35 unions team, schedules, and budget controls while delivering high-quality breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a scratch kitchen.

Experience in higher education dining and union environments is highly preferred. The candidate will manage catering, pop-ups, menu development, and daily production planning with strong

Qualifications

• 3+ years of chef or culinary management experience.
• Formal culinary degree preferred.
• Union management experience strongly preferred.

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

Leadership

Budget management

Food cost control

Communication

Organizational skills

Union experience

Education

Formal culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management

Production planning

Job description

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at the Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus. The role oversees a ~35 unions team, schedules, and budget controls while delivering high-quality breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a scratch kitchen.

Experience in higher education dining and union environments is highly preferred. The candidate will manage catering, pop-ups, menu development, and daily production planning with strong