Cafe Head Chef - Northern Virginia

Cafe Head Chef - Northern Virginia

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

tattebakery

KITCHEN

FULL-TIME

72,000-91,000/YR

FAIRFAX

We are looking for Cafe Head Chefs to help us open our Falls Church & Fairfax cafes! As a Chef at Tatte, you will oversee all kitchen operations at your caf and are ultimately responsible for the success and growth of your kitchen team. Our Chefs may be responsible for the supervision of up to 25 employees including cooks, prep cooks and dishwashers. The ability to engage, inspire and lead a strong team is a must. A passion for amazing food made from scratch and genuine hospitality are an absolute must at Tatte. The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall kitchen execution in a fast paced, high volume environment.

Scope of Responsibilities (included but not limited to):

Runs production and service according to established guidelines

Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastespleted meals to ensure quality

Trains 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. Ensures that kitchen staff follows andpletes schedules as assigned

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

Followspany safety and sanitation policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting

Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

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.

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

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

Position Requirements:

Minimum 3-5 years experience of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training

Proven passion for culinary excellence and exceeding guest expectations.

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

Excellent verbal and writtenmunication skills with the ability tomunicate professionally and effectively.

Highlyanized with strong attention to detail.

High School education or equivalent

Preferred Skills:

Hospitality Education BS/AS Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management or related field or

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook

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

ServSafe Certification, Allergens Certification and Choker Certification

Our Benefits and Perks:

Competitive pay (pay ranges from $72k-$91k+/year, depending on experience)

401(k) (with a vesting match)

Parking benefit when in position

Free EAP employee assistance programs

Flexible schedule with no late nights

Health, dental and vision insurance

Internal English and Spanish classes

hands on training and classroom training

Free meals and drinks

Exciting potential for growth

Please note that our Fall Church & Fairfax Caf s will be tentatively 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.

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

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Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Fairfax, VA