Chef Manager - Higher Ed Kitchen & Events Lead

AVI Foodsystems; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; 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

Training & growth opportunities

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-person union team, coordinates meals, catering, and pop-ups, and ensures top-quality service in a fast-paced scratch kitchen.

The ideal candidate has higher-ed dining experience, strong organizational and computer skills, and ability to forecast needs while managing budgets and labor.

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

Leadership

Budgeting

Food cost control

Menu development

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Production planning

Education

Formal culinary degree

Tools

Inventory management software

Online ordering system

Microsoft 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-person union team, coordinates meals, catering, and pop-ups, and ensures top-quality service in a fast-paced scratch kitchen.

The ideal candidate has higher-ed dining experience, strong organizational and computer skills, and ability to forecast needs while managing budgets and labor.