Cafe Head Chef - Boston

Tatte is a prominent culinary establishment known for its commitment to exceptional food crafted from scratch and delivering genuine hospitality. Specializing in a café-style environment, Tatte has earned a reputation for blending exquisite flavors with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As a company that values passion, creativity, and leadership, Tatte continuously seeks innovative culinary professionals who can contribute to its mission of providing memorable dining experiences. The company is based in the greater Boston area and offers an engaging workplace culture that focuses on growth and development, ensuring that its team members are supported in their career journeys. The employment opportunity at Tatte is designed for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, high-volume settings and have a driven attitude towards culinary excellence and team leadership. The Chef role at Tatte is a leadership position responsible not only for executing kitchen operations to the highest standards but also for shaping, inspiring, and growing the kitchen team. This role requires managing and supervising a team of up to 25 individuals, including cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, emphasizing the importance of strong communication skills and team engagement. The Executive Chef oversees the kitchen's entire production and service process in accordance with established guidelines, standardized recipes, portion control, and presentation standards, ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen exemplifies quality and consistency. Furthermore, the Chef is entrusted with implementing seasonal menu changes, maintaining strict food safety and sanitation protocols, and effectively managing inventory to optimize product availability and minimize waste. This position calls for someone who loves food preparation from scratch and who takes genuine pride in maintaining high standards of hospitality. The kitchen environment at Tatte requires flexibility, with the ability to work various shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, often extending to ten-hour-plus work shifts. Physical demands include standing, sitting, squatting, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds, reflecting the dynamic and physically engaged nature of the role. Tatte offers a competitive salary that typically ranges from 71,000 to 91,000 dollars annually for a Café Head Chef position, depending on experience. Benefits include 401(k) with a vesting match, health, dental, and vision insurance, parking benefits, flexible scheduling with no late nights, free meals and drinks, and comprehensive training programs. The company emphasizes growth potential, assuring an exciting career pathway for driven culinary professionals ready to lead and innovate. Tatte operates as an E-Verify employer and recruits for the greater Boston market, aiming to place candidates in convenient locations without guaranteeing specific café placements. If you are passionate about culinary excellence, seasoned in kitchen management, and eager to join a vibrant community focused on quality and experience, Tatte offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of their dynamic kitchen leadership team.