Chef Manager – Campus Dining, Catering & Union Lead

AVI Foodsystems; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, 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. The role oversees a 35-person union workforce in a fast-paced scratch kitchen, with responsibilities including menu development, production planning, inventory, and budgeting; schedule includes Tue-Sat shifts.

Ideal candidate has higher education dining background, union experience, and strong leadership, organizational, and

Qualifications

• Formal culinary degree preferred.
• 3+ years of 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.

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

Team leadership

Budgeting

Union experience

Menu planning

Education

Formal culinary degree

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 35-person union workforce in a fast-paced scratch kitchen, with responsibilities including menu development, production planning, inventory, and budgeting; schedule includes Tue-Sat shifts.

Ideal candidate has higher education dining background, union experience, and strong leadership, organizational, and