Campus Culinary Manager — Scratch Kitchen & Events Lead

AVI Foodsystems; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life 보험

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Uniforms and meals provided

Free parking

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. Schedule includes Tue, Wed, Fri 9:15–7:15, Thu 7–5, Sat 8:45–6:45; Sundays and Mondays off.

The role oversees a high-volume scratch kitchen, catering, and weekly pop-up concepts, with ~35 union employees. Strong planning, inventory, and menu development are essential, along with adherence to union policies and food safety.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training or degree is preferred.
• 3+ years chef or culinary management experience.
• Union management experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading, motivating, and developing teams.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and control food costs.
• Strong organizational, computer, and communication skills.
• Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday.
• Excellent training, growth and advancement opportunities.

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

Team leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Organization

Communication

Staff development

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Online ordering system

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. Schedule includes Tue, Wed, Fri 9:15–7:15, Thu 7–5, Sat 8:45–6:45; Sundays and Mondays off.

The role oversees a high-volume scratch kitchen, catering, and weekly pop-up concepts, with ~35 union employees. Strong planning, inventory, and menu development are essential, along with adherence to union policies and food safety.