Food Service Manager

taherinternal; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

Safety PPE provided

Employee training and development

Opportunities for advancement

Culture of inclusion and belonging

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Manager to supervise the preparation and service of high quality meals with a focus on safety and cost efficiency.

The role involves hands-on kitchen leadership, staff training, and ongoing communication with clients to grow partnerships. Ideal candidates have a year of relevant experience and an associate degree in hospitality or dietetics, with ServSafe certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as required.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Must have ServSafe certification.
• Experience managing food and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate preparation and service of meals.
• Ensure safe and sanitary operation with HACCP standards.
• Engage in hands-on management and training of kitchen staff.
• Maintain client relationships and provide outstanding catering events.
• Deliver budgeted financial results and manage inventory.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

ServSafe certification

Budget management

Staff management

MS Office proficiency

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!

As a Food Service Manager you will supervise, coordinate, and participate in the effective preparation and service of high quality meals. Ensure a safe and sanitary operation. Ensures an efficient cost-effective operation and maintains communication within facility.

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 Manager, you will be engaged in daily "hands-on" management and training of the kitchen staff. Due to your exemplary customer service skills, you will be a key part of retaining and growing the client and customer relationship.

Essential Functions:

• Developing menus to fit the needs of the community
• Implementing and maintaining HACCP standards
• Providing outstanding catering events
• Communicating clearly, professionally and effectively
• Delivering budgeted financial results
• Creating a positive team environment
• Managing ordering and inventory
• Leading daily production
• Overseeing cash management
• Engaging in regular client interaction
• Performs additional duties as assigned by leadership

We are proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Competitive compensation
• 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 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.

• 1 year of previous experience in a similar role with an associate degree in hospitality/dietetics preferred
• Ability to multi-task and ajust priorities as required
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
• Must have Serv/Safe certification
• Previous experience managing food and labor costs
• Experience managing a staff
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office and other platforms
• Catering experience, a plus
• Successfully pass a criminal background check

EOE/AA