Tatte Bakery and Café

Cafe Head Chef - Washington, DC

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $76,000.00 - $96,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
401(k)
Parking benefit
Employee Assistance Programs
flexible schedule
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
hands on training
Classroom training
free meals and drinks
Career growth potential

Job Description

Tatte is a well-established cafe kitchen team known for its dedication to culinary excellence and genuine hospitality. With locations spanning Washington, DC, and other nearby areas, Tatte has built a reputation for delivering high-quality food prepared from scratch in a warm, inviting atmosphere. The company operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where both product quality and team dynamics are of utmost importance. Tatte places a strong emphasis on leadership and professional growth, offering a career path for chefs who are passionate about food and capable of inspiring and managing large kitchen teams, typically up to 25 employees that include cooks,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum three to five years progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
  • 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 written communication skills
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • High school education or equivalent

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum three to five years progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
  • Proven passion for culinary excellence and exceeding guest expectations
  • Knowledge and proficiency of systems, methods and processes for great execution
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Hospitality education such as BS or AS degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology or related field preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook preferred
  • Experience with UltiPro Onboarding and Recruiting, Toast POS, CrunchTime and Teamworks preferred
  • ServSafe, allergens and ChokeSaver certifications preferred

Job Duties

  • Run production and service according to established guidelines
  • Follow standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards
  • Complete and utilize daily production worksheets and waste log sheets
  • Taste completed meals to ensure quality
  • Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation
  • Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
  • Maintain inventory within established guidelines ensuring necessary product availability
  • Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures including occurrence reporting
  • Participate and attend departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs
  • Implement seasonal menu changes

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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