Sous Chef - Northern Virginia

Sous Chef - Northern Virginia

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

tattebakery

KITCHEN

FULL-TIME

64,000-77,000/YR

FAIRFAX

We are looking for Sous Chef to help us open our Falls Church & Fairfax cafes! As a Sous Chef at Tatte, you will assist overseeing all kitchen operations at your caf and are responsible for the success and growth of your kitchen team. Sous Chef may be responsible for the supervision of up to 25 employees including Zone Leaders, Cooks, Prep Cooks and Dishwashers. The individual must possess the ability to engage, inspire, and lead a strong team. A passion for amazing food made from scratch and genuine hospitality are an absolute must at Tatte. A Sous Chef is responsible for the overall kitchen execution in a fast paced, high volume environment in the absence of head chef.

Scope of Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Oversees production and service according to established guidelines

Ads to recipe, portioning, and presentation standards

Complete all daily management tasks in a timely manner

Establish a strong understanding of our menu through daily tasting

Coach kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards

Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas

Maintains inventory to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed

Assists with implementation of seasonal menu changes

Working Conditions / Essential Functions

Ability and desire to work a flexible schedule based on sales trends and business needs which will include days, nights, weekends and holidays

Ability to work ten hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, squat or walk for extended periods of time

Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Position Requirements:

Minimum of three years of culinary/kitchen management experience in a high-volume foodservice operation

Comprehensive knowledge of food and proven passion for culinary excellence

Understand the importance of quality product, visual presentation, efficient production, safety & sanitation, and food cost controls

Knowledge and proficiency of Tatte s systems, methods and processes that contribute to great execution

Excellentmunication skills with the ability tomunicate professionally and effectively

Highlyanized with strong attention to detail

High School education or equivalent

Preferred Skills:

Hospitality Education - A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and required experience

Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook

Previous experience working with UltiPro Onboarding & Recruiting, Toast - POS System, CrunchTime and Teamworx (highly preferred)

ServSafe, Allergen and Choker certifications

Our Benefits and Perks:

Competitive pay (typically Sous Chef pay ranges from $64-77k+, depending on experience)

Quarterly bonus program

Paid vacation time

Immigration Reimbursement Program (after one year of full-time service)

401(k) (with a vesting match)

Free EAP employee assistance programs

Flexible schedule with no late nights

Health, dental and visual insurance

Internal English and Spanish classes

Free meals and drinks

Exciting potential for growth

Please note that our Fairfax Caf is tentatively scheduled to open in August 2025. Any training that will take place prior to August 2025 will occur at another one of our Virginia, Maryland, or DC-area cafes.

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

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Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Fairfax, VA