Cafe Head Chef - Newton / Wellesley

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 71,400 - 91,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with vesting match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Free meals and drinks

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A popular café chain in Newton is looking for a skilled Cafe Head Chef to lead kitchen operations. Responsibilities include managing a team, maintaining high food quality, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates have significant culinary management experience and a passion for food. This role offers competitive pay and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in culinary management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation and safety.
• Implement seasonal menu changes.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Time management

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$71,400.00/yr - $91,800.00/yr

As a Cafe Head Chef at Tatte, you will oversee all kitchen operations at our Wellesley or Newton café and are ultimately responsible for the success and growth of your kitchen team. Our Cafe Head 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 Cafe Head 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. Tastes completed 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 and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Follows company 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 written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• High School education or equivalent

Our Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive pay (typically Cafe Head Chef salary ranges from $71,400 - $91,800, 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
• hands on training and classroom training
• Free meals and drinks
• Exciting potential for growth

If you are ready to dream about a future with us, we would love to hear from you!

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Restaurants and Hospitality

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