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

WOLFoods, Inc. is a pioneering company in the realm of summer camp food services, operating kitchens across the country from May through September. Specializing in providing high-quality, home-style scratch cooking rather than traditional freezer-to-table fare, WOLFoods is reshaping the expectations of camp cuisine. The company partners with camps dedicated to offering campers healthy, fresh, and delicious meals while promoting balanced diets and environmental sustainability. WOLFoods has established itself as a leader in transforming the often overlooked camp dining experience into a culinary opportunity that values nutrition, cultural exploration, and personalized dietary care. Each camp dining hall features freshly baked goods prepared by professional bakers, multiple salad bar offerings, and meticulously prepared entrees. The company is also highly skilled in accommodating an extensive variety of special diets, including Kosher, nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan options, ensuring that no camper is left without appropriate care and attention.

For the upcoming summer season, WOLFoods is seeking experienced, motivated, and capable Kitchen Managers / Head Chefs (Lead Staff) to join their teams on a seasonal contract basis. This position is a hands-on, demanding leadership role that requires living on-site at the camp location, with provided room, board, and travel expense assistance. The Kitchen Manager / Head Chef will be the primary operator and manager of the food service program, ensuring flawless execution according to WOLFoods' standards. The role demands expertise in food allergens, dietary restrictions, and recipe execution, with a focus on planning and maintaining strict sanitation practices to avoid cross-contamination.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead and train staff, manage budgets, and communicate effectively with camp directors, counselors, leaders, and campers. The Kitchen Manager / Head Chef is responsible for upholding high standards of food quality, timing, and quantity across all meal periods and special requests. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with all camp stakeholders and a keen sense of urgency to handle complex service and culinary operations efficiently. Additionally, the incumbent will oversee cleaning, maintenance, scheduling, inventory control, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Overall, this role provides an opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation in camp food service, fosters learning and teaching, and contributes positively to the camper experience in a rustic living environment. Candidates committing to this position will experience a vigorous 6-day, 70-hour work week and face challenges associated with working in kitchens operating under varied temperature conditions and high-volume production demands. Beyond cooking, the job also entails managing client relations, participating in meetings, project management, and continuous quality assurance to support WOLFoods’ mission of delivering exceptional camp cuisine and service.