Chef Manager: Lead Kitchens, Cost Control, Weekdays

Commerce ISD; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus in

Work-Life balance - Guaranteed hours

Free daily lunch

Uniforms are provided

Safety PPE provided

Employee training and development

Opportunities for advancement

Culture of inclusion and belonging

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Chef-Manager in Baltimore to lead culinary operations, oversee daily menus, and manage cost controls. You will mentor staff, supervise production, and ensure safety standards while delivering high-quality service and catering support.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for advancement within a chef-driven food service management company serving K-12 schools nationwide.

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.
• Experience with catering and events preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily operations including retail and catering.
• Full accountability for culinary management 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.
• Superior customer service skills and daily interaction with customers and clients.
• Meet deadlines including invoices and weekly/monthly reporting.
• Control revenue and expenses to meet financial goals.
• All other duties requested by the leadership team.

Skills

Culinary experience

P&L literacy

MS Office

Exposition cooking

Catering experience

Education

Serv Safe certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Chef-Manager in Baltimore to lead culinary operations, oversee daily menus, and manage cost controls. You will mentor staff, supervise production, and ensure safety standards while delivering high-quality service and catering support.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for advancement within a chef-driven food service management company serving K-12 schools nationwide.