Head Chef

Commerce ISD; Libertyville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work-Life balance – guaranteed hours,

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Employee training and development

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Manager in Libertyville to supervise daily kitchen operations, train staff, and ensure safe, high‑quality meals. You will lead hands‑on management, control costs, and maintain strong client relationships in a community‑mocused environment.

The role emphasizes HACCP adherence, menu development, and a culture of service excellence, with competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement within a nationwide footprint.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a similar role; 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 ServSafe certification.
• Experience managing food and labor costs.
• Experience managing staff.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office and other platforms.
• Catering experience a plus.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Communication (oral & written)

Staff management

Cost control (food & labor)

Attention to detail

Hospitality experience

ServSafe certification

MS Office proficiency

Catering experience

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.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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

Shift

am/pm

Regular/ Temporary

Regular

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 / year

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to \"Pay Transparency Law\"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.