Daytime Chef Manager — Lead Culinary Team, Guaranteed Day Hours

Commerce ISD; Utah; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

No nights or weekends

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Chef to lead culinary operations, guide staff, and drive scratch cooking and event catering. You will manage purchasing, inventory, and production while upholding food safety and cost controls.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and achieving strong profitability. The position requires 2 years in contract foodservice management or equivalent, ServSafe certification, P&L experience, and the ability to thrive in a high-energy environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years in contract foodservice management or equivalent in quick service or full-service restaurant.
• Current ServSafe certification required.
• Experience in a P&L environment.
• Experience with menu planning and catering preferred.
• Experience with exposition cooking preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-energy environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary management including purchasing, inventory, receiving and production.
• Schedule, train and guide staff (hourly and salaried).
• Maintains food safety and sanitation standards.
• Develop weekly menus and oversee execution.
• Manage invoices, reporting and budgets.
• Support purchasing and control food costs.
• Maintain accurate financial statements.
• Perform related duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Foodservice mgmt

Inventory management

Purchasing

Scheduling

ServSafe

P&L experience

Exposition cooking

Catering

Menu planning

High-energy work

Communication

Background check

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Chef to lead culinary operations, guide staff, and drive scratch cooking and event catering. You will manage purchasing, inventory, and production while upholding food safety and cost controls.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and achieving strong profitability. The position requires 2 years in contract foodservice management or equivalent, ServSafe certification, P&L experience, and the ability to thrive in a high-energy environment.