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Food Service Operations Director
Role Overview
Key Details
Position Type
Seasonal Contract (May – Sept)
Schedule
Full-Time, Exempt (6 days / 70 hours per week)
Location
On-site (Rural Summer Camp facilities across the US)
Perks Included
Competitive Pay, Bonus, Free RoomBoard, Travel Allowance
About Wolfoods
Wolfoods is elevating camp dining by replacing standard freezer fare with fresh, high-quality, scratch-cooked cuisine. We serve vibrant summer camp communities across the country while providing exceptional care for dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced, high-energy Food Service Operations Director for a hands-on leadership position. You will oversee all daily culinary and service operations, staff management, budgeting, and allergen safety at a top-tier summer camp.
This is an on-site, live-in position in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
- OperationsLeadership: Lead, schedule, and train Front of House (FOH) and kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
- CulinaryQuality Excellence: Operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
- AllergenSafety Compliance: Strictly manage food allergy protocols (Kosher, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, etc.) and maintain top Health Department sanitation standards.
- AdministrationBudget: Manage inventory, place food orders, control budgets, track daily reporting.
- Client Relations: Serve as the main liaison between kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership and Wolfoods corporate office.
Qualifications
- Experience: 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
- Certifications: ServSafe Manager Certified (ServSafe Allergens required before start date; company-sponsored).
- Skills: Strong leadership, high computer literacy, budgeting capability, and sharp problem-solving abilities.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot/cold kitchen settings, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Lifestyle: Ready to live on-site in a rustic setting, work a demanding 6-day/70-hour week, and thrive under pressure.
What We Offer
- Competitive seasonal pay + performance bonus structure
- Full room and board provided for the duration of the contract
- Travel expense assistance
- Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a unique, vibrant camp community
Wolfoods Food Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Food Service Operations Director
Role Overview
Key Details
Position Type
Seasonal Contract (May – Sept)
Schedule
Full-Time, Exempt (6 days / 70 hours per week)
Location
On-site (Rural Summer Camp facilities across the US)
Perks Included
Competitive Pay, Bonus, Free RoomBoard, Travel Allowance
About Wolfoods
Wolfoods is elevating camp dining by replacing standard freezer fare with fresh, high-quality, scratch-cooked cuisine. We serve vibrant summer camp communities across the country while providing exceptional care for dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced, high-energy Food Service Operations Director for a hands-on leadership position. You will oversee all daily culinary and service operations, staff management, budgeting, and allergen safety at a top-tier summer camp.
This is an on-site, live-in position in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
- OperationsLeadership: Lead, schedule, and train Front of House (FOH) and kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
- CulinaryQuality Excellence: Operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
- AllergenSafety Compliance: Strictly manage food allergy protocols (Kosher, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, etc.) and maintain top Health Department sanitation standards.
- AdministrationBudget: Manage inventory, place food orders, control budgets, track daily reporting.
- Client Relations: Serve as the main liaison between kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership and Wolfoods corporate office.
Qualifications
- Experience: 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
- Certifications: ServSafe Manager Certified (ServSafe Allergens required before start date; company-sponsored).
- Skills: Strong leadership, high computer literacy, budgeting capability, and sharp problem-solving abilities.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot/cold kitchen settings, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Lifestyle: Ready to live on-site in a rustic setting, work a demanding 6-day/70-hour week, and thrive under pressure.
What We Offer
- Competitive seasonal pay + performance bonus structure
- Full room and board provided for the duration of the contract
- Travel expense assistance
- Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a unique, vibrant camp community
Wolfoods Food Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Wolfoods63
- Aramark52
- Healthcare Services29
- Trinity Services Group27
- ELIOR24
Top Industries Hiring
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Medical Devices
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food service director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in food service management, dietetics, nutrition, or a related field
- Current ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Experience managing large-scale food service operations and multi-person teams
- Demonstrated budget management, cost control, and inventory oversight experience
- Familiarity with HACCP principles and local health department compliance standards
- Proficiency with food service management software and point-of-sale or inventory platforms
Tips for Your Food Service Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
A hospital food service director role emphasizes HACCP compliance and therapeutic diet management, while a K-12 district role weights USDA meal program administration. Reframe the same experience differently for each setting so your resume speaks directly to that hiring team's priorities.
Lead with budget and volume numbers
Food service director postings almost always ask for budget management experience. Quantify the annual operating budget, number of daily covers, and staff headcount you managed. Hiring managers scan for these figures before reading anything else.
Earn your ServSafe Manager certification first
Most listings require or strongly prefer a current ServSafe Manager credential. If yours has lapsed or you don't have one yet, complete it before applying. It's a quick filter that knocks otherwise qualified candidates out of consideration.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists food service director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case study for the interview
Interviewers for director-level food service roles routinely ask you to walk through a cost reduction or compliance turnaround you led. Have one specific example ready with context, what you changed, and the measurable outcome. Generic answers about teamwork won't close this role.
Negotiate start date around health inspection cycles
If an offer arrives just before a scheduled state or county health inspection, ask to start after it concludes. Taking over a kitchen days before an inspection puts you on the hook for conditions you inherited, which can hurt your standing before you've built credibility.
Food Service Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most food service directors?
Wolfoods, Aramark, and Healthcare Services are hiring the most food service directors right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems and contract food service management companies tend to post the highest volume of director-level openings year-round.
How many food service director jobs are remote?
About 13% of food service director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, since most roles require on-site oversight of kitchen operations, staff, and compliance. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work include regional director roles with travel components and corporate nutrition or menu development positions that don't require daily kitchen presence.
How do you become a food service director?
Start by earning a degree in food service management, nutrition, or dietetics, then build hands-on experience in food production and kitchen supervision roles. Obtain your ServSafe Manager certification and, if you're targeting healthcare settings, a registered dietitian credential strengthens your candidacy. Progress through lead cook, kitchen supervisor, and assistant director roles before moving into a director position, since most employers require several years of progressive leadership experience before hiring at the director level.
Can you get a food service director job with limited experience?
You can move into a food service director role faster by targeting smaller operations, such as assisted living communities, single-unit corporate cafeterias, or small private schools, where the complexity and team size are more manageable for a first director role. Pair any supervisory food service experience with a current ServSafe Manager certification and documented exposure to budget tracking or vendor coordination to strengthen an application that's light on director-level titles.
What does the food service director interview process look like?
Most food service director interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your leadership background and familiarity with the employer's setting, such as healthcare versus education. A second round typically involves a panel interview with operations, HR, and sometimes clinical or facilities leadership, and you'll almost always be asked to walk through a specific operational challenge you resolved. Some employers add a brief tour of the kitchen or a scenario-based exercise before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to food service director jobs?
You can find and apply to food service director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience, setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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