Onsite Camp Chef Manager — Lead Kitchen & Team

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Avalon (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking an On-Site Camp Chef Manager to lead daily culinary operations at a residential summer camp. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure food safety, manage inventory and budgeting, and collaborate with camp leadership to deliver high-quality meals.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on cooking leadership in a high-volume setting, strong staff development skills, and the ability to thrive in a remote, residential environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-volume kitchen operations in seasonal environments.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to plan and execute weekly menus from scratch.
• Comfortable working in residential, remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary and food service operations.
• Direct kitchen staff and provide training.
• Ensure sanitation and food safety compliance.
• Plan weekly menus and stock production.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and budgeting.
• Coordinate with camp leadership and clients.
• Cook and assist as needed during peak periods.
• Maintain quality and guest satisfaction.
• Develop staff schedules for meal periods.
• Adapt to seasonal camp environment constraints.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Staff management

Food safety

Budgeting

Client communication

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking an On-Site Camp Chef Manager to lead daily culinary operations at a residential summer camp. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure food safety, manage inventory and budgeting, and collaborate with camp leadership to deliver high-quality meals.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on cooking leadership in a high-volume setting, strong staff development skills, and the ability to thrive in a remote, residential environment.