Sous Chef - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Tatte is a renowned café and bakery known for its exceptional culinary offerings and warm hospitality. With multiple locations, Tatte has carved a niche in delivering high-quality, scratch-made food in a vibrant and fast-paced environment. The establishment prides itself on a genuine passion for food excellence and creating a welcoming atmosphere that inspires both its team and customers. As a company, Tatte is committed to fostering growth opportunities for its employees while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence and culinary innovation. The team at Tatte is dedicated to upholding the highest standards in food quality, safety, and customer service, ensuring that every dish served reflects their culinary passion and commitment to authenticity. The role of the Sous Chef at Tatte is a pivotal leadership position within the kitchen. As a Sous Chef, you will assist in overseeing all kitchen operations at your café and hold responsibility for the success and growth of your kitchen team, which can include up to 25 employees such as Zone Leaders, Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers. This role demands not only culinary expertise but also excellent leadership skills to engage, inspire, and manage a diverse team effectively. The Sous Chef is responsible for the overall kitchen execution in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, especially in the absence of the Head Chef. This includes guiding the team to meet established guidelines for production and service, adhering to strict recipe, portioning, and presentation standards, and maintaining the highest levels of food safety and sanitation. In addition to leadership, the Sous Chef is involved in hands-on cooking, menu development assistance, inventory management, and ensuring that all kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently. The candidate must have a passion for crafting amazing food made from scratch and providing genuine hospitality, which aligns with Tatte’s core values. This position offers a competitive pay range typically from $25 to $30 per hour depending on experience, accompanied by a supportive work environment and a suite of valuable benefits. The Sous Chef role at Tatte is ideal for someone looking to advance their culinary career in a company that values excellence, teamwork, and innovation, with significant potential for professional growth within the vibrant foodservice landscape.