Chef Manager, Holland

Chef Manager

Creative Dining Services is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the culinary heartbeat of Geneva Camp - a vibrant, community-centered environment where hospitality and guest experience comes together. This role partners closely with the on-site food service director and oversees the day-to-day dining operations with a focus on culinary excellence, team development, and operational precision.The Chef Manager is a hands-on culinary leader who brings creativity, consistency, and strong kitchen management to a dynamic camp setting. You'll shape menus, elevate food quality, coach a diverse team, and ensure that every guest enjoys memorable, well-executed meals. This role is both hands-on in the kitchen and strategic in leadership- overseeing daily operations, developing strong team culture, and ensuring the dining program reflects quality, consistency, and hospitality at every level.Why This Role Is Unique This is a year-round culinary leadership opportunity in a camp and retreat setting with an established team already in place. The Chef Manager will join a two-person management team and work alongside dedicated staff who understand the operation, guests, and service expectations. Rather than stepping into a constantly changing seasonal environment, this role offers the opportunity to build on existing strengths, support team development, and create consistent, welcoming dining experiences for campers, retreat guests, and staff.Schedule

: Hours will vary based on guest reservations and will include evenings and weekends. Core Responsibilities: Deliver an exceptional guest experience through thoughtful planning, organized execution, and a service mindset that builds strong relationships and supports long-term account success. Championing culinary quality by implementing and maintaining high standards across all food production, presentation, and service areas.Lead, train, and develop the culinary team, fostering a positive, high-performance culture. Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations. Steward resources responsibly, through smart menu planning, accurate forecasting, proper receiving and storage, and adherence to purchasing policies, sustainability goals, and quality specificationsThe Ideal Candidate Will Have: Two years of chef experience; culinary degree preferred Two years of supervisory or kitchen leadership experience Strong foundational skills in basic math, including yields, conversions, and recipe scaling Comfort with Microsoft Office and basic administrative systemsA passion for hospitality, a commitment to quality, and the ability to lead with both confidence and humility We offer these fantastic benefits: Early access to pay, performance bonus opportunities, paid time off, and holiday pay Your choice of health insurance, including dental and vision, or a health savings account with a company match up to $1,500 for you and your familyMedication discount programs, diabetes management program, company-paid life insurance 401(k) or Roth retirement plan with employer match (100% of the first 3% you contribute and 50% of the next 2%) Employee Assistance Program for you and your family with free health, emotional, financial, and legal supportEmployee discounts Professional development, industry certifications, and tuition reimbursement program About Creative Dining Services Creative Dining Services partners with colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, senior living communities, conference centers, K‑12 schools, and camps to deliver hospitality that is fun, innovative, and deeply community‑focused. We believe food should bring people together — and we build dining experiences that do exactly that.Creative Dining Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran‑Friendly.