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Head Chef Taher, Inc - 3.1 Libertyville, IL Job Details $50,000 - $55,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Safety equipment provided Opportunities for advancement Food provided Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Computer operation Staff supervision Food service health code compliance ServSafe Labor cost analysis Microsoft Office Kitchen cost control HACCP Hospitality industry experience Managing kitchen staff Financial management Restaurant cost management Full 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.

Requirements:

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 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.