Chef Manager - Higher Ed Kitchen & Events Lead

AVI Foodsystems; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision & life保险

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Uniforms and meals provided

Free parking

Excellent training, growth, and career

Job summary

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, invites an experienced Chef Manager to spearhead culinary operations at the Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus. You will guide a 35-member union team, oversee a high-volume scratch kitchen, and manage catering and pop-ups while maintaining top quality and service.

The role requires a formal culinary degree and 3+ years in culinary management, with strong budgeting, scheduling, and computer skills to support menu development and

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the work of cooks and 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 procedures and implement improvements to increase efficiency and service quality

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budget management

Food safety

Team development

Union management

Communication

Time management

Education

Formal culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Online ordering

Production planning

Job description

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, invites an experienced Chef Manager to spearhead culinary operations at the Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus. You will guide a 35-member union team, oversee a high-volume scratch kitchen, and manage catering and pop-ups while maintaining top quality and service.

The role requires a formal culinary degree and 3+ years in culinary management, with strong budgeting, scheduling, and computer skills to support menu development and