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St. Norbert College

Chef

De Pere, WI · On-site

Norbert College (SNC), a nationally ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college, is seeking a Chef to join our Dining Services team. In this role, you will prepare high-quality meals for the ...

Compass Group

Sous Chef - Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

$60K - $62K/yr

Sous Chef - Spelman College Salary: $60,000 - $62,000 / year Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit ...

Compass Group

Sous Chef - Spelman College

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$60K - $62K/yr

Sous Chef - Spelman College Salary: $60,000 - $62,000 / year Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit ...

Bon Appetit

Sous Chef - Spelman College

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$60K - $62K/yr

Sous Chef - Spelman College Salary: $60,000 - $62,000 / year Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit ...

Compass Group

Sous Chef - Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

$60K - $62K/yr

Sous Chef - Spelman College Salary: $60,000 - $62,000 / year Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit ...

AVI Foodsystems

Sous Chef (Barton College)

Wilson, NC

$42K - $57K/yr

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Sous Chef at Barton College. This is a full-time position in Wilson, NC. Schedule is evenings. Founded in 1960 ...

AVI Foodsystems, Inc

Sous Chef (Barton College)

Wilson, NC · On-site

$43K - $59K/yr

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Sous Chef at Barton College. This is a full-time position in Wilson, NC. Schedule is evenings. Founded in 1960 ...

AVI Foodsystems, Inc

Sous Chef (Barton College)

Wilson, NC · On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Sous Chef at Barton College. This is a full-time position in Wilson, NC. Schedule is evenings. Founded in 1960 ...

AVI Foodsystems

Sous Chef (Goshen College)

Goshen, IN

$44K - $60K/yr

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Sous Chef at Goshen College in Goshen, IN. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from 2 - 9 ...

AVI Foodsystems, Inc

Sous Chef (Goshen College)

Goshen, IN · On-site

$44K - $60K/yr

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Sous Chef at Goshen College in Goshen, IN. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from 2 - 9 ...

AVI Foodsystems, Inc

Sous Chef (Goshen College)

Goshen, IN · On-site

$44K - $60K/yr

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Sous Chef at Goshen College in Goshen, IN. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from 2 - 9 ...

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Chef Manager (Wellesley College)

AVI Foodsystems

Leominster, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

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6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 171 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 68 rated caterers

Job description

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, is seeking an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at the Bates Culinary Center on the beautiful Wellesley College campus.

The Bates Culinary Center serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a fast-paced, recipe-driven scratch kitchen. In addition to daily dining operations, the Chef Manager will oversee small events, catering, and weekly pop-up concepts while maintaining exceptional food quality and service.

Wellesley College serves approximately 2,200 students across four Culinary Centers and three retail dining locations. Each Culinary Center offers a unique "all-you-care-to-eat" dining experience with a strong commitment to accommodating a variety of dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, halal, kosher, gluten-sensitive, and Top 9 allergen-free options. Experience working with diverse dietary programs is highly preferred.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in higher education dining and experience working in a union environment. This role is responsible for leading a team of approximately 35 union employees while ensuring compliance with union policies, overtime allocation, bidding processes, and employee qualifications. Strong organizational and computer skills are essential, including experience with online ordering, inventory management, cycle menus, menu development, Microsoft Office, shared documents, and production planning. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, forecast business needs, and adapt to changing operational demands.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, and direct the work of cooks and other culinary team members engaged in food preparation and service
  • Lead daily operations of a high-volume scratch kitchen serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Manage catering events, pop-ups, and special functions
  • Oversee food ordering, receiving, inventory, and cost controls
  • Develop cycle menus and assist with menu planning
  • Interview, hire, train, coach, and develop hourly team members
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
  • Maintain adherence to union policies, procedures, and labor agreements
  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning
  • Evaluate operational procedures and implement improvements to increase efficiency and service quality

Requirements:

  • Formal culinary degree preferred
  • 3+ years of chef or culinary management experience
  • Higher education dining experience preferred
  • Union management experience strongly preferred
  • Experience leading, motivating, and developing teams
  • Proven ability to manage budgets and control food costs
  • Strong organizational, computer, and communication skills
  • Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Consistent Tuesday–Saturday schedule
  • Uniforms and meals provided
  • Free parking
  • Excellent training, growth, and advancement opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE.

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Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Warren, OH, US

Year founded

1960

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