At Lutherdale, the dining hall is more than a place to eat — it’s where community is built.
Three times a day, every person at camp — camper, counselor, guest, and staff — gathers around the table together. As our Executive Chef, you’ll be the person who makes that gathering nourishing, joyful, safe, and welcoming. Your kitchen is at the heart of our mission: experiencing God’s love and growing in faith together in creation.
If you’re a skilled culinary leader who believes food is an act of hospitality — and who wants to do meaningful work in a place of genuine belonging — we’d love to meet you.
As Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations at Lutherdale year-round, from the energy of summer camp to the intimacy of off-season retreats and conferences. You’ll oversee a kitchen that serves 100–200 people per meal during peak seasons, and smaller groups throughout the fall, winter, and spring.
This is a leadership role with real creative latitude. You’ll shape the menus, build your team, and set the tone for a kitchen culture that reflects our values: joyful, inclusive, excellent, and grounded in care for people and the earth.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Nourish Our Community
- Plan and execute scratch-cooked meals for 100–200 campers, guests, and staff daily during summer and peak seasons
- Develop seasonal, creative menus that reflect Lutherdale’s commitment to excellence and sustainability
- Accommodate a full range of dietary needs with care and skill, including gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and allergen-aware options
- Bring creativity and joy to special events, themed dinners, campfire cookouts, and retreat catering
Lead Your Team
- Hire, train, schedule, and mentor seasonal and year-round kitchen staff
- Build a kitchen culture rooted in Lutherdale’s values — welcoming, joyful, and excellent
- Support the professional growth of your team with hands-on training, support and encouragement
Run the Kitchen with Excellence
- Manage food ordering, vendor relationships, inventory, and food cost controls within a set budget
- Maintain compliance with Wisconsin State Restaurant License requirements, ServSafe standards, and all applicable health codes
- Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and safety protocols
- Manage food service budget with stewardship and care
Be Part of Camp Life
- Participate in the broader Lutherdale community — staff gatherings, camp traditions, and shared life on the lake
- Collaborate with the program team on camper experience, special dietary accommodations, and event planning
- Embody Lutherdale’s vision: a place of belonging where God’s love is made real
Salary Range/Compensation Package: $45,000-55,000 with a private 3 bedroom home
Application Instructions: Please email a resume and cover letter to tracy@lutherdale.org
Open until filled.
Website: Lutherdale | Camp and Conference Center Southeastern Wisconsin | n7891 U.S. 12, Elkhorn, WI, USA