Chef-Manager: Lead Culinary Operations (No Nights/Wknds)

Taher; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Guaranteed hours

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE supplied

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Culture of inclusion

Job summary

Taher, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Chef-Manager to lead culinary operations, guide staff, and deliver guest service through scratch cooking and event catering. You will manage food cost and labor, create weekly menus, and train a high-energy team while upholding safety standards and profitability.

The role offers competitive compensation with bonus opportunities and a schedule that features guaranteed hours, with no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• 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 written and verbal 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily service and culinary operations—may include retail and catering services for assigned unit.
• Full accountability for culinary management of the 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 quality of the finished product.
• Perform in a high-energy environment.
• Create and oversee the execution of weekly menus.
• Provide superior customer service and daily interaction with customers and clients.
• Meet office deadlines including keying invoices and weekly/monthly reporting responsibilities.
• Control revenue and expenses to meet financial goals.
• All other duties requested by leadership.

Skills

Culinary experience

ServSafe certification

P&L awareness

Communication skills

Exposition cooking

Catering experience

Fast-paced environment

Criminal background check

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Taher, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Chef-Manager to lead culinary operations, guide staff, and deliver guest service through scratch cooking and event catering. You will manage food cost and labor, create weekly menus, and train a high-energy team while upholding safety standards and profitability.

The role offers competitive compensation with bonus opportunities and a schedule that features guaranteed hours, with no nights or weekends.