Head Chef

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!

As a Food Service Manager you will supervise, coordinate, and participate in the effective preparation and service of high quality meals. Ensure a safe and sanitary operation. Ensures an efficient cost-effective operation and maintains communication within facility.

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 Manager, you will be engaged in daily "hands-on" management and training of the kitchen staff. Due to your exemplary customer service skills, you will be a key part of retaining and growing the client and customer relationship.

Essential Functions:
* Developing menus to fit the needs of the community
* Implementing and maintaining HACCP standards
* Providing outstanding catering events
* Communicating clearly, professionally and effectively
* Delivering budgeted financial results
* Creating a positive team environment
* Managing ordering and inventory
* Leading daily production
* Overseeing cash management
* Engaging in regular client interaction
* Performs additional duties as 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.

* 2 year of previous experience in a similar role with an associate degree in hospitality/dietetics preferred
* Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as required
* Exceptional organizational skills
* Excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
* Must have Serv/Safe certification
* Previous experience managing food and labor costs
* Experience managing a staff
* Proficient computer skills in MS Office and other platforms
* Catering experience, a plus
* Successfully pass a criminal background check

EOE/AA

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