K-12 Nutrition Director

7 days ago


Rosemont, Illinois, United States Taher Full time

Essential Functions:
At Taher, Inc., it's all about the food and the people

You are organized, forward thinking leader with a passion for creating relationships with your staff and our clients.

You focus on achieving the outcomes and are comfortable navigating the uncomfortable moments of business because you understand it's all about the journey.

As you nimbly manage your time and the resources at your disposal, you are a leader to your peoplenot a boss.

Your passion is hospitality and are not afraid of accountability.


If these characteristics describe you, we think you might be a good candidate for a District Manager position here at this leading contract food service company.

We know the next big idea can come from anyone.

We are scrappy and unrelenting in our quest to bring excellence in all we do to our clients and our teams.

We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Expectations:
Meeting the reasonable needs of the client;
Building, training, and maintaining a food service team
Ensuring that the unit is meeting the financial objectives of the client and Taher, Inc.
Overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of multiple accounts and units.
Model key leadership behaviors
Ensure the highest levels of safety, quality, and service excellence for employees, clients, and consumers.

Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved.

Identify]ing and engage top talent and develop team members to their fullest potential within the organization.
Planning and leading team management meetings.
Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
Establish and maintain effective client and customer rapport for a mutually beneficial business relationship.
Identify client needs and communicate operational progress.
Facilitate and support new business and retention activities.
Build revenue and manage budget which includes cost controls with regard to food and labor. Ensure the completion and maintenance of P L statements for the district.
Oversight and responsibility to deliver client and company financial targets.
Ensure adoption of all processes and systems.
Understand performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends;
Educate teams on key levers to improve margins.
Lead managers in implementing and maintaining corporate management agenda for both labor and food initiatives.
Ensure value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management. Understand end-to-end supply chain and procurement processes and systems.
Ensure unit managers maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees.

Comply with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, and wage and hour.


Additional Responsibilities:
Responsible for recruiting, training and succession planning of overall district.
Maintain relationships with the community where we serve, including professional and civic activities and public appearances.
Collaborate in sales, rebid, and retention initiatives.
Develop and be accountable for a safety culture that creates a work environment where no one gets hurt.
Identify opportunities to implement new and innovative products and services which support business development and client retention.
Manage the contract administration process including amendments and extensions.
About Us

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:
You must have 3 years of previous experience in a similar position with an associate degree in hospitality/dietetics.

In our fast paced environment, you will need to possess strong multi-tasking, kitchen/office organizational skills, as well as effective communication (oral and written) skills.

It's rewarding to see people enjoy well-prepared meals and to know you were integral to the process. Apply today

Additional requirements include:
Must have ServSafe certification
Ability to manage food cost
Must have P L experience
Ability to manage a staff
Proficient computer skills
Catering experience, a plus
Successfully pass a criminal background check

This position provides a great work life balance with M-F day hours. It offers health and dental benefits, 401K and much more

Taher, Inc. is an EOE/AA employer.
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