Cafe Head Chef - VA

Tatte is a renowned and innovative bakery-cafe chain known for offering a unique blend of Mediterranean-inspired menu items alongside classic café favorites. Founded with a passion for exceptional food and genuine hospitality, Tatte has grown rapidly while maintaining its commitment to quality and community. The company prides itself on crafting amazing food made from scratch, ensuring each dish reflects their dedication to fresh ingredients and meticulous culinary standards. With multiple locations particularly in the greater DC market, Tatte is a vibrant and fast-paced hospitality brand that fosters a culture of teamwork, growth, and excellence.

The role of Chef at Tatte is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations at the café level. This position demands a dynamic and experienced culinary professional who can lead a team of up to 25 kitchen employees, including cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The Chef ensures that every dish meets Tatte's rigorous standards for quality, taste, and presentation by following standardized recipes and maintaining portion control. In this role, the Chef will engage, inspire, and mentor their kitchen team to foster an environment of collaboration and continuous development.

The Executive Chef is accountable not only for kitchen execution but also for maintaining inventory levels, enforcing rigorous food safety and sanitation standards in compliance with company policies and regulatory guidelines, and controlling waste through detailed production and waste logs. Hiring, training, and professional development of kitchen staff are key responsibilities, requiring excellent organizational and communication skills. The Chef plays an active role in menu management, including the implementation of seasonal menu changes that keep the offerings fresh and aligned with customer expectations.

Working conditions require flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as the physical stamina to perform duties that include standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating kitchen equipment efficiently. Tatte provides competitive compensation typically ranging from $76,000 to $96,000 annually depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, and more. This position offers exciting potential for career growth within a supportive hospitality environment where passion for culinary excellence and service is paramount.

Joining Tatte means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating something special in every dish and every customer interaction. As an E-Verify employer committed to diversity, Tatte offers a welcoming and inclusive workplace culture. This Chef opportunity is primarily for the greater DC market, with the company making efforts to place managers in convenient locations while not guaranteeing specific café assignments. Those who thrive in a detail-oriented, fast-paced kitchen environment and value leadership, teamwork, and culinary excellence will find this role both challenging and rewarding.