Chef Manager – Campus Dining, Scratch Kitchen & Events

AVI Foodsystems; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; 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, is seeking an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at the Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus.

The Bates Culinary Center serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a fast-paced, scratch kitchen, with additional catering, events, and weekly pop-ups; a strong focus on diverse dietary needs and top-quality service.

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 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 cost control

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Union experience

Menu planning

Food safety

Staff development

Leadership

Education

Formal culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online ordering

Inventory management

Job description

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

The Bates Culinary Center serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a fast-paced, scratch kitchen, with additional catering, events, and weekly pop-ups; a strong focus on diverse dietary needs and top-quality service.