Live-In Kitchen Manager & Head Chef – Seasonal Camp

Wolfoods, Inc.; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; 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 a rustic, on-site summer camp. You will oversee daily culinary operations, staff scheduling, budgeting, and allergen safety in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

This live-in position requires 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role, strong budgeting and computer skills, and ServSafe Manager certification (allergens training provided).

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certified (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 and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operations & Leadership: Lead, schedule, and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
• Culinary & Quality Excellence: Operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
• Allergen & Safety Compliance: Strictly manage food allergy protocols (Kosher, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, etc.) and maintain top Health Department sanitation standards.
• Administration & Budget: Manage inventory, place food orders, control budgets, track daily reporting.
• Client Relations: Serve as the main liaison between kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership and Wolfoods corporate office.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Budgeting

Allergen awareness

Team leadership

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at a rustic, on-site summer camp. You will oversee daily culinary operations, staff scheduling, budgeting, and allergen safety in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

This live-in position requires 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role, strong budgeting and computer skills, and ServSafe Manager certification (allergens training provided).