Culinary Manager – Higher-Ed Kitchen & Union Ops

AVI Foodsystems; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life 보험

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, seeks a seasoned Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus. You will oversee a 35-person union workforce, manage menus and production, and coordinate catering, events, and daily scratch kitchen service.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and computer skills, with experience in higher education dining and union environments preferred.

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.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication

Education

Formal culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Job description

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, seeks a seasoned Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at Bates Culinary Center on the Wellesley College campus. You will oversee a 35-person union workforce, manage menus and production, and coordinate catering, events, and daily scratch kitchen service.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and computer skills, with experience in higher education dining and union environments preferred.