Lead Café Chef: Inspire Teams, Seasonal Menus, Flexible Hours

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $76,000-$96,000 per y

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Flexible schedules with no late nights

Free meals and 2 complimentary drinks

Free mental health support

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parking benefit where applicable

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Darien, CT, is seeking a Chef to oversee all kitchen operations at our cafe and lead a growing kitchen team. You will manage production, ensure recipes, and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and implementing seasonal menu changes while delivering exceptional hospitality and high standards of culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Culinary excellence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Darien, CT, is seeking a Chef to oversee all kitchen operations at our cafe and lead a growing kitchen team. You will manage production, ensure recipes, and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and implementing seasonal menu changes while delivering exceptional hospitality and high standards of culinary excellence.