Chef Manager: Campus Kitchen Lead with Union Experience

AVI Foodsystems; Newton (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

Holidays

Uniforms provided

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 high-volume scratch kitchen, catering, and weekly pop-ups while maintaining top quality and service.

The ideal candidate will have union management experience, a culinary degree, and a proven track record in budgeting, menu development, and staff leadership.

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.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Uniforms and meals provided.
• Free parking.
• 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

Organization

Communication

Computer skills

Budgeting

Staff development

Union experience

Menu planning

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management 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. The role oversees a high-volume scratch kitchen, catering, and weekly pop-ups while maintaining top quality and service.

The ideal candidate will have union management experience, a culinary degree, and a proven track record in budgeting, menu development, and staff leadership.