Head Chef

taherinternal; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Guaranteed hours (no nights/weekends)

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Manager to supervise the preparation and service of high-quality meals while ensuring a safe, sanitary operation and cost-efficient performance within our client facilities.

You will lead hands-on kitchen management and training, maintain inventory, and foster strong client relationships for exceptional catering experiences.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in hospitality or dietetics preferred.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills required.
• Serv/Safe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus to fit community needs.
• Implement HACCP standards.
• Provide outstanding catering events.
• Communicate clearly and professionally.
• Deliver budgeted financial results.
• Create a positive team environment.
• Manage ordering and inventory.
• Lead daily production.
• Oversee cash management.
• Engage in regular client interaction.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in hospitality/dietetics

Tools

MS Office

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.

• 2 year of previous experience in a similar role with an associate degree in hospitality/dietetics preferred
• Ability to multi-task and adjust 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