Chef Manager: Campus Dining, Catering & Union Leadership

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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

Excellent training and advancement

Job summary

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at the Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus. The role oversees a high-volume scratch kitchen, menu development, and catering for events, with a team of about 35 union employees.

The ideal candidate has higher education dining experience, strong leadership, budgeting skills, and proficiency with inventory, online ordering, and production planning, while ensuring food

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.
• Strong organizational, computer, and communication skills.
• Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the work of cooks and culinary team members.
• Lead daily operations of a high-volume scratch kitchen for multiple meals.
• 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 procedures and implement improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Union management

Budgeting

Menu development

Team development

Education

Formal culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management

Production planning

Job description

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at the Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus. The role oversees a high-volume scratch kitchen, menu development, and catering for events, with a team of about 35 union employees.

The ideal candidate has higher education dining experience, strong leadership, budgeting skills, and proficiency with inventory, online ordering, and production planning, while ensuring food