Live-In Kitchen Manager & Head Chef — Camp Dining Lead

Wolfoods; Wild Rose (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus

Free room & board

Travel allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at our rural summer camp operations. You will oversee daily culinary activities, staff management, budgeting, and allergen safety in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

This on-site, live-in position requires flexibility for a demanding 6-day/70-hour week across seasonal May–Sept, with competitive pay, bonus eligibility, and comprehensive room and board.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certified (ServSafe Allergens required before start date; company-sponsored).
• Strong leadership, high computer literacy, budgeting capability, and sharp problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot/cold kitchen settings, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ready to live on-site in a rustic setting, work a demanding minimum 6-day/70-hour week, and thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
• Operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
• Strictly manage food allergy protocols and maintain top Health Department sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory, place food orders, control budgets, track daily reporting.
• Serve as the main liaison between kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership and Wolfoods corporate office.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at our rural summer camp operations. You will oversee daily culinary activities, staff management, budgeting, and allergen safety in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

This on-site, live-in position requires flexibility for a demanding 6-day/70-hour week across seasonal May–Sept, with competitive pay, bonus eligibility, and comprehensive room and board.