Foodservice Director

Great food and amazing service are our calling cards!

Do you have hospitality experience, knowledge about current eating trends and have a passion for quality service? If you said yes, we want to speak to you!

We are adding an energetic, knowledgeable Food Service Director to work in a progressive Corporate Dining program. You will be responsible for client and community relationships, budgets, and P&L. Your culinary knowledge to oversee kitchen production will be impressive, as well as your meal production skills. As our dedicated "A Player", you must be highly motivated, community/service minded, and detailed oriented with strong analytical skills. With your integrity and strong work ethic, you will serve as a positive role model.As our Food Service Director, you will be engaged in daily "hands-on" management and training of the kitchen staff. Due to your exemplary customer service skills, you will enjoy developing and growing client and customer relationship.

Essential Functions:
* Developing menus to fit the needs of the community
* Ensuring daily execution of HACCP standards
* Executing outstanding catering events
* Communicating clearly, professionally and effectively
* Delivering budgeted financial results
* Creating a positive team environment
* Managing ordering and inventory
* Leading and overseeing daily production
* Overseeing cash management
* Engaging in regular client interaction
* Perfoms additional related responsibilities assigned by leadership

We are proud to offer competitive benefits including:
* Competitive compensation
* Work-Life balance - Guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends
* Free daily lunch
* Uniforms are provided
* Safety practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are provided
* Employee training and development
* Opportunities for advancement and to make an impact
* Culture of inclusion and belonging

Who we are:
Taher, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, chef-driven, food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining and catering, , and vending and office beverage services to clients in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies.

* You must have 3 years of previous experience in a similar position; associate's degree in hospitality/dietetics preferred.
* In our fast-paced environment, you will need to possess strong multi-tasking, and organizational skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* ServSafe Certification
* Understanding and ability to manage food cost
* P&L experience with proven track record
* Ability to effectively lead, train and motivate a staff
* Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office and other platforms
* Catering experience preferred
* Successfully pass a criminal background check

EOE/AA

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