Chef Manager

Commerce ISD; Washington; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus

Work-Life balance - guaranteed hours

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training & development

Opportunities for advancement

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Chef-Manager in Washington, DC to lead culinary operations, ensure exceptional guest service, and manage food production. The role combines hands-on leadership with budget oversight, menu development, and catering event supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of culinary experience, ServSafe certification, and strong P&L understanding. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a culinary environment.
• Serv Safe certification required.
• Ability to understand and positively impact P&L statements, cost of sales, food cost, and inventory control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily service and culinary operations for unit.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, receiving, and production.
• Hire, train, and mentor staff.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards per regulations.
• Oversee weekly menus and cost control to meet financial goals.

Skills

Culinary management

Staff training

Budget & P&L

Customer service

Education

Serv Safe certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Essential Functions:

At Taher, it's all about the food!
Now you can indulge your passion for cooking while capitalizing on your management and leadership ability!
We are currently seeking a Chef-Manager to add to our rapidly growing team. You will guide your staff in delivering exceptional guest service, scratch cooking, food production, in addition to overseeing any catering events. Your attention to the details of maintaining food cost and labor costs help you achieve outstanding profitability. Your hands-on leadership style allows for easy teaching and training of your staff.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily service and culinary operations-may include retail and catering services for assigned unit
• Full accountability for culinary management of your operation including purchasing, inventory, receiving, and production.
• Hire, schedule, train, and mentor staff
• Maintain proper production, safety, and sanitation standards per corporate, state, and Federal requirements
• Evaluate the quality of raw food, and ensure quailty of the finished product
• Perform in a high-energy environment
• Create and oversee the execution of weekly menus
• Superior customer service skills are required: will interact daily with customers and client
• Meet office deadlines including keying of invoices, weekly and monthly reporting responsibilities
• Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals are met
• All other duties requested by the leadership team

We are proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
• 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 specializing in K-12 school lunch management in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies.

At Taher, it's all about the food!
Now you can indulge your passion for cooking while capitalizing on your management and leadership ability!
We are currently seeking a Chef-Manager to add to our rapidly growing team. You will guide your staff in delivering exceptional guest service, scratch cooking, food production, in addition to overseeing any catering events. Your attention to the details of maintaining food cost and labor costs help you achieve outstanding profitability. Your hands-on leadership style allows for easy teaching and training of your staff.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily service and culinary operations-may include retail and catering services for assigned unit
• Full accountability for culinary management of your operation including purchasing, inventory, receiving, and production.
• Hire, schedule, train, and mentor staff
• Maintain proper production, safety, and sanitation standards per corporate, state, and Federal requirements
• Evaluate the quality of raw food, and ensure quailty of the finished product
• Perform in a high-energy environment
• Create and oversee the execution of weekly menus
• Superior customer service skills are required: will interact daily with customers and client
• Meet office deadlines including keying of invoices, weekly and monthly reporting responsibilities
• Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals are met
• All other duties requested by the leadership team

We are proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
• 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 specializing in K-12 school lunch management in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies.

Location

200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington , District Of Columbia 20210 , United States

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a culinary environment
• Current Serv SAFE certification
• Ability to understand and positively impact P&L statements, cost of sales, food cost, and inventory control
• Excellent or and written communication skills
• Computer skills with knowledge of MS office products
• Experience with exposition cooking preferred
• Catering experience preferred
• Ability to function and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Must pass a criminal background check

EOE/AA

Shift

Monday through Friday 6:00am - 4:00pm

Regular/ Temporary

Regular

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