Floating Chef Manager

taherjobs; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Guaranteed hours (no nights/weekends)

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is hiring a Chef-Manager in Saint Paul, MN to lead culinary operations with hands-on leadership. You will guide staff, manage food production, and oversee catering events while controlling costs and maintaining safety standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in a culinary role, ServSafe certification, and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and opportunities for advancement in a company focused on inclusion and guest

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 MS Office.
• Catering experience preferred.
• Ability to function and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily culinary operations and service.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, receiving, and production.
• Hire, schedule, train, and mentor staff.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and quality standards per requirements.
• Create and execute weekly menus and manage food costs.
• Ensure superior guest service and daily interactions with customers.
• Keys and invoices processing, weekly/monthly reporting, and financial oversight.
• Control revenue and expenses to meet financial goals.

Skills

Staff training

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

P&L awareness

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

• 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