Chef Manager: Higher-Ed Dining Leader with Union Experience

AVI Foodsystems; Dover (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

Holidays

Uniforms provided

Meals provided

Free parking

Career advancement

Job summary

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus. The role oversees a 35-member union team, budgeting, menu development, and production planning in a fast-paced scratch kitchen serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The ideal candidate has higher-education dining experience, strong organizational and computer skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 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

Inventory management

Menu development

Production planning

Food safety

Communication skills

Union relations

Education

Formal culinary degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus. The role oversees a 35-member union team, budgeting, menu development, and production planning in a fast-paced scratch kitchen serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The ideal candidate has higher-education dining experience, strong organizational and computer skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.