Food Service Director sought for Rapidly Growing Food Service Company

Taher, Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in K-12 food service management seeks a Food Service Director to oversee school lunch programs. This hands-on role involves budget management, culinary oversight, and maintaining high standards of client satisfaction. Ideal candidates have strong culinary knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for service.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

401K

Work life balance with M-F day hours

Qualifications

• 3 years of previous experience in a similar position.
• Must have ServSafe certification.
• Ability to manage food cost and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus to fit the needs of the community.
• Implement and maintain HACCP standards.
• Manage kitchen staff and daily operations.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Client relationship management

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in hospitality / dietetics

Job description

Do you have hospitality experience, knowledge about current eating trends and have a passion for quality service? If you said yes, we want to speak to you!

We are adding an energetic, knowledgeable, Food Service Director to work in a K-12 school lunch program. You will be responsible for client and community relationships, budgets, and P&L. Your culinary knowledge to oversee kitchen production will be impressive, as well as your meal production skills.

As our dedicated A Player, you must be highly motivated, community / service minded, and detailed oriented with strong analytical skills. With your integrity and strong work ethic, you will serve as a positive role model.

As our Food Service Director, you will be engaged in daily "hands-on" management and training of the kitchen staff. Due to your exemplary customer service skills, you will enjoy developing and growing client and customer relationships.

Additional responsibilities include :

• Developing menus to fit the needs of the community
• Implementing and maintaining HACCP standards
• Communicating clearly, professionally, and effectively
• Delivering budgeted financial results
• Manages by providing constructive feedback in order to reward, coach, correct and motivate employees
• Managing ordering and inventory
• Leading daily production
• Maintain and develops client relationships and customer satisfaction
• Establishes and maintains a safe work environment
• Supervises day-to-day work activities by delegating authority, assigning and prioritizing activities and monitoring operational standards

Who we are :

Taher, Inc. is a family owned and operated, chef-driven, food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining and catering, , and vending and office beverage services to clients in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies.

You must have 3 years of previous experience in a similar position with an associate degree in hospitality / dietetics. In our fast paced environment, you will need to possess strong multi-tasking, kitchen / office organizational skills, as well as effective communication (oral and written) skills. It's rewarding to see people enjoy well-prepared meals and to know you were integral to the process. Apply today!

Additional requirements include :

• Must have ServSafe certification
• Ability to manage food cost
• Must have P&L experience
• Ability to manage a staff
• Successfully pass a criminal background check

This position provides a great work life balance with M-F day hours. It offers health and dental benefits, 401K and much more!