Culinary Operations Leader Mon-Fri No Weekends

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus

Work-Life balance — Guaranteed hours,

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

Safety PPE provided

Employee training and development

Advancement opportunities

Culture of inclusion

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Chef-Manager in Minnesota to lead culinary operations, manage staff, and oversee food production for daily service and catering events.

You will supervise purchasing, inventory, and production while ensuring safety, sanitation, and quality. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, cost control, and delivering exceptional guest service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a culinary environment.
• Current ServSAFE 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 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 quality of the finished product.
• Create and oversee the execution of weekly menus.
• Interaction with customers and clients to deliver superior service.
• Control revenue and expenses to meet financial goals.

Skills

Communication skills

P&L awareness

Inventory control

Exposition cooking

Fast decision making

Education

Serv-SAFE certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Chef-Manager in Minnesota to lead culinary operations, manage staff, and oversee food production for daily service and catering events.

You will supervise purchasing, inventory, and production while ensuring safety, sanitation, and quality. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, cost control, and delivering exceptional guest service in a fast-paced environment.