Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Bakery & Café (Flexible Hours)

Tatte Bakery & Café; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Flexible schedules

Free meals during shift

Mental health support

EAP

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Café in Washington, DC is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations at your cafe and grow the kitchen team. You will supervise up to 25 team members, including Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers, inspiring and leading while upholding Tatte's standards of food, hospitality, and efficiency.

The Sous Chef will manage kitchen execution in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in the Head Chef's absence, ensuring quality, safety, and consistent delivery of menus, including

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of culinary or kitchen management in a high-volume operation.
• Knowledge of food quality, presentation, production, safety, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Excellent communication skills and highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and service according to established guidelines.
• Adhere to recipe, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Complete daily management tasks in a timely manner.
• Develop understanding of the menu through daily tasting.
• Coach staff in food prep, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation.
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain inventory levels within guidelines.
• Assist with seasonal menu changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

culinary management

communication

organization

attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

A.O.S. degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Toast POS

UKG/UltiPro

CrunchTime

TeamworX

Job description

Tatte Bakery & Café in Washington, DC is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations at your cafe and grow the kitchen team. You will supervise up to 25 team members, including Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers, inspiring and leading while upholding Tatte's standards of food, hospitality, and efficiency.

The Sous Chef will manage kitchen execution in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in the Head Chef's absence, ensuring quality, safety, and consistent delivery of menus, including