Chef Manager

Taher, Inc.•Plymouth, MN

About The Position

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations and staff. The role focuses on delivering exceptional guest service, scratch cooking and food production, and overseeing catering events. The Chef Manager uses a hands-on leadership style to teach and train staff while managing food and labor costs to support profitability. The position is accountable for culinary management of the operation, including purchasing, inventory, receiving, production, menu execution, food safety, sanitation, financial statements, and required office reporting. The role also supports a customer-first environment and performs additional related duties assigned by leadership.

Requirements

Two years in a contract foodservice management position or equivalent experience in a quick-service or full-service restaurant environment.
Knowledge of inventory, purchasing, and scheduling.
Current ServSafe certification.
Experience within a profit-and-loss (P&L) environment.
Ability to work in a high-energy environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with exposition cooking.
Catering experience.
Menu planning experience.

Responsibilities

Manage all culinary operations, including purchasing, inventory, receiving, and production.
Schedule, train, and guide hourly and salaried staff as required.
Work in a high-energy environment.
Create weekly menus and oversee their execution.
Create a customer-first environment.
Meet office deadlines, including invoice entry and weekly and monthly reporting.
Hold the team to high food safety and sanitation standards.
Assist with purchasing and control food costs.
Maintain accurate financial statements.
Perform additional related duties assigned by leadership.
Oversee catering events.