2027 - Summer Camp Food Service Director

Wolfoods•Richmond, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced, high-energy Food Service Operations Director for a hands-on leadership role at a top-tier summer camp. The director oversees daily culinary and service operations, staff management, budgeting, and allergen safety. This is an on-site, live-in seasonal contract position in a fast-paced, high-volume camp environment, running from May through September. The schedule is full-time and exempt, at six days and 70 hours per week. Wolfoods serves summer camp communities with fresh, scratch-cooked cuisine and provides care for dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. The position leads a dynamic team and serves as the main liaison among kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership, and Wolfoods’ corporate office.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in a commercial kitchen leadership role.
Experience with scratch cooking and institutional or batch cooking.
ServSafe Manager certification.
Ability to obtain ServSafe Allergens certification before the start date; the company sponsors this certification.
Strong leadership, high computer literacy, budgeting capability, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot or cold kitchen settings, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to live on-site in a rustic setting and work a demanding six-day, 70-hour week.

Responsibilities

Lead, schedule, and train front-of-house and kitchen staff, fostering a high-energy, positive environment.
Oversee operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch-cooking execution, and timely meal service.
Manage food allergy protocols, including Kosher, nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan requirements.
Maintain high Health Department sanitation standards.
Manage inventory, place food orders, control budgets, and track daily reporting.
Serve as the main liaison between kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership, and the Wolfoods corporate office.