Lead Cafe Chef - From-Scratch Kitchen

Tatte Bakery & Café; Ashburn (VA); Presencial; USD 76 000 - 96 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Flexible schedules

Free meals

Mental health support

Resumo da oferta

Tatte Bakery & Café in Northern Virginia seeks a Cafe Head Chef (Savory) to oversee all kitchen operations and lead up to 25 team members in a fast-paced, high-volume cafe.

You will train staff, maintain recipes and standards, and drive seasonal menu changes while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

This role requires a strong culinary leadership presence, sharp operations focus, and a passion for from-scratch cooking that aligns with our Eastern Mediterranean-inspired menu.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience, depending on formal education or training
• Passion for culinary excellence and exceeding guest expectations
• Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to operational excellence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsabilidades

• 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 team members in food preparation, equipment operation, food safety, sanitation, and company standards
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas
• Ensure kitchen team members follow and complete assigned cleaning schedules
• Maintain inventory within established guidelines while ensuring products are available when needed
• Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures, including occurrence reporting
• Participate in departmental meetings, staff development, and professional training programs
• Lead the implementation of seasonal menu changes
• Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing kitchen team

Conhecimentos

Kitchen management

Leadership

Culinary excellence

Communication

Attention to detail

Team training

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Tatte Bakery & Café in Northern Virginia seeks a Cafe Head Chef (Savory) to oversee all kitchen operations and lead up to 25 team members in a fast-paced, high-volume cafe.

You will train staff, maintain recipes and standards, and drive seasonal menu changes while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

This role requires a strong culinary leadership presence, sharp operations focus, and a passion for from-scratch cooking that aligns with our Eastern Mediterranean-inspired menu.