CAREERS WITH WHEELHOUSE

We are a farm-centric catering and events company based in Amherst, MA. We are dedicated to great food, excellent service, local sourcing, and sustainable operations. We produce a wide range of private, non-profit, and public events. We cook with the seasons, sourcing ingredients from local farms when they are at their peak deliciousness, and we make everything from scratch. We believe in hiring great people who will thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented, emotionally supportive setting.

We are very excited about the upcoming season and being able to dive back into cooking, serving, and bartending at events again this year. All positions require the ability to lift at least 40 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods of time, and reliable transportation.

Wheelhouse is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive workplace. People of color, women, and LGBTQIA people are strongly encouraged to apply.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Kitchen Manager

To apply for this position, please send your resume and a letter of interest to Will Van Heuvelen <will@wheelhousefarm.com>

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for someone who loves food and working as part of a small team to join our Back-of-House management team. Applicants should appreciate organization and structure, be good problem solvers, be comfortable asking questions, and be able to manage others.

Our Back-of-House management team will comprise six people, including you. During the week, you will work in our commercial kitchen with the two other managers in addition to other part-time kitchen staff. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing back-of-house operations during catered events, usually on the weekends. You will have creative input on menu design, and share management of our kitchen staff. You will work closely with the owner and the executive chef to manage day-to-day kitchen operations and catered events. Furthermore, you will also work closely with the entire management team on other business operations and decisions.

We strive to balance fun and cooperation with efficiency. We expect to work hard and hold ourselves to high standards while working in a fast-paced kitchen environment; and we make time each shift to eat lunch together. You will not be expected to know everything or be an expert; our kitchen culture is fertile soil for personal and professional growth. You will be expected to ask questions if you do not know how to do something or are unclear. You will be expected to attend regular check-ins with members of the management team in which feedback will be given and received. We believe in the importance of a work-life balance and the value of a cohesive, supportive community.

Weekly Schedule

  • Starting Spring 2026

  • Five shifts per week

  • The balance of prep shifts vs. event shifts will vary from week to week

Required

  • Driver's license required to fulfill job duties

  • Ability to lift 40 lbs.

  • Minimum 3 years of culinary experience

  • Schedule flexibility and availability to work 45+ hrs/wk, including weekend days

Desired

  • Experience preparing food in compliance with FDA-approved food safety certification requirements

  • Experience managing a team of people

  • Experience driving (and backing up) a trailer

  • Experience working on farms

COMPENSATION

  • This position is: salaried, varies DOE, $58,000.00 - $62,000.00

Additional compensation/benefits

  • Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the company health and dental insurance programs

  • This position will come with one week of paid time off and three weeks of paid holiday

  • Salary range does not include performance bonuses

WORK VISA

  • Wheelhouse is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicants