Foodservice Director

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Mundelein, IL, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Food • Kids + Family • Hospitality
The Role
Directs daily corporate dining operations, including menu development, kitchen production, catering, HACCP compliance, budgeting, P&L management, ordering, inventory, cash management, and client relationships. Leads, trains, and motivates kitchen staff while ensuring quality service, financial performance, and a positive team environment.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Great food and amazing service are our calling cards!

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!

We are adding an energetic, knowledgeable Food Service Director to work in a progressive Corporate Dining program. You will be responsible for client and community relationships, budgets, and P&L. Your culinary knowledge to oversee kitchen production will be impressive, as well as your meal production skills. 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 Director, you will be engaged in daily "hands-on" management and training of the kitchen staff. Due to your exemplary customer service skills, you will enjoy developing and growing client and customer relationship.
 
Essential Functions:
* Developing menus to fit the needs of the community
* Ensuring daily execution of HACCP standards
* Executing outstanding catering events
* Communicating clearly, professionally and effectively
* Delivering budgeted financial results
* Creating a positive team environment
* Managing ordering and inventory
* Leading and overseeing daily production
* Overseeing cash management
* Engaging in regular client interaction
* Perfoms additional related responsibilities 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.
 
Preferred Qualifications

* You must have 3 years of previous experience in a similar position; associate's degree in hospitality/dietetics preferred.
* In our fast-paced environment, you will need to possess strong multi-tasking, and organizational skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* ServSafe Certification
* Understanding and ability to manage food cost
* P&L experience with proven track record
* Ability to effectively lead, train and motivate a staff
* Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office and other platforms
* Catering experience preferred
* Successfully pass a criminal background check
 
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Skills Required

  • Three years of previous experience in a similar position
  • Associate degree in hospitality or dietetics
  • Strong multitasking and organizational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Understanding of and ability to manage food costs
  • P&L experience with a proven track record
  • Ability to effectively lead, train, and motivate staff
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and other platforms
  • Catering experience
  • Successfully pass a criminal background check
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The Company
Year Founded: 1981

What We Do

Taher, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, chef-driven food service management company. The organization specializes in K-12 school lunch management and campus dining, maintaining a growing nationwide footprint. By focusing on fresh, chef-created and prepared food, Taher aims to make a positive difference in children's lives while providing professional, high-quality guest service and nutritional excellence in educational environments.

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