Culinary Professionals - Kitchen Manager​/Head Chef - Seasonal Not Local

2026 - Culinary Professionals - Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - Seasonal Relocation Job is Not Local

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Wolfoods operates summer camp kitchens across the country between May - September
. We are looking for experienced, motivated, and capable KITCHEN MANAGERS / HEAD CHEFS (Lead Staff). This is a hands‑on & demanding position! All lead staff will live on site at the job location - Room, Board & Travel Expense Assistance are provided.

The position requires flawless execution of the Wolfoods Camp Food Service Program, including knowledge of food allergens and ability to create dishes for people with a multitude of dietary restrictions. It involves planning, recipe execution, strict sanitation practices, and ensuring correct service timing, food quantity, and quality for all meal periods and special requests.

This role demands strong communication with children, exchange students, front and back of house staff, directors, managers, counselors, leaders, specialists, and diners. It also requires liaison activity, payroll management, budget control, and staff training.

• Performs all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner
• Develop effective schedules for the staff based on levels of business and budgetary guidelines
• Schedule and coordinate all side work for personnel
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the Dining Hall according to established standards of sanitation
• Maintain appearance and uniform standards
• Has a presence on the floor during meal periods to observe, monitor, and follow up on all areas of the dining hall operation
• Work with the chef on duty in maintaining high standards of food presentation and sanitation
• Train and develop all FOH dining personnel
• Provide ongoing feedback to all service personnel concerning standards and performance
• Communicates with the Head Chef and Camp Directors daily concerning all aspects of the dining hall operation
• Frequently interact with diners for general feedback
• Ensures the dining hall is open and prepared 15 minutes prior to service
• Implements a check list system to facilitate the dining hall throughout the day
• Follows Wolfoods initiatives for environmental practices to minimize wasted energy and resources
• Is knowledgeable of all menus and specifications
• Maintain constant follow up with dining hall standards
• Follow company standards for safety practices to minimize risk to self and others
• Responsible for daily reporting
• Effectively communicates with subordinates, co-workers, and supervisors
• Able to motivate and foster a positive work environment
• Attend related in‑service training and staff meetings
• Understand Food Safety as it pertains to special diet food preparations and cooking for individuals with allergies
• Professionally Interacts with Campers, Staff, & Parents
• Control Inventory
• Place Orders
• Project Management
• Communication
• Upholds Wolfoods Standards of Service & Quality
• Maintain Health Department Sanitation Standards
• Manage Staff
• Client Relations
• Follow the comprehensive Wolfoods Camp Food Training Program
• Uses weights and measures to properly execute recipes
• Prepares all menu items and special request events
• Follows standardized recipes
• Ensures that production is accurate in timing, quantity, quality, and plating
• Actively lead in planning, scheduling, directing, and training
• Understand the importance in cross‑utilization
• Understand the importance of utilizing excess production
• Estimate production needs, establishes par levels, orders adequate supplies, and maintains inventory
• Places accurate food orders ahead of time
• Ensure kitchen and equipment are maintained to health standards
• Teach and enforce safety regulations
• Specialized Food Preparation for events
• Assists in developing and tasting recipes
• Assists in planning menu
• Recommend equipment purchases
• May act as a Front of House supervisor when necessary

• 4+ years Commercial Kitchen Experience
• Minimum three professional references required with application submission
• Proficient in relevant skills relating to…