Seasonal Camp Kitchen Lead & Head Chef — On-Site

Wolfoods; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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 management, budgeting, and strict allergen safety across a high-volume, seasonal environment.

This live-in position requires exceptional leadership, a minimum 6-day/70-hour week, and comfort with on-site camp life. Competitive seasonal pay and a bonus structure are offered, along with 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.
• Oversee operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
• Strictly manage food allergy protocols (Kosher, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, etc.) and maintain 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

Kitchen leadership

Budgeting

Allergen awareness

Strong communication

Education

ServSafe Manager Certified

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 management, budgeting, and strict allergen safety across a high-volume, seasonal environment.

This live-in position requires exceptional leadership, a minimum 6-day/70-hour week, and comfort with on-site camp life. Competitive seasonal pay and a bonus structure are offered, along with room and board.