Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Bakery Kitchen

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus program

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Transportation benefits

Flexible schedules with no late nights

Free meals and beverages during eachsh

Free mental health support

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Darien, CT, is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee all kitchen operations at the café and develop a strong kitchen team. You may supervise up to 25 members, guiding Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers to maintain exceptional food and hospitality standards in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The role emphasizes engaging and inspiring leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary or kitchen management experience in a high volume foodservice operation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and a proven passion for culinary excellence.
• Understanding of quality standards, visual presentation, efficient production, food safety, sanitation, and food cost controls.
• Knowledge and proficiency of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and service according to established guidelines.
• Adhere to recipe, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Complete all daily management tasks in a timely manner.
• Develop a strong understanding of the menu through daily tasting.
• Coach kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas.
• Maintain inventory levels to ensure product availability while staying within guidelines.
• Assist with implementation of seasonal menu changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Culinary excellence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate

Tools

Toast POS

CrunchTime

TeamworX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Darien, CT, is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee all kitchen operations at the café and develop a strong kitchen team. You may supervise up to 25 members, guiding Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers to maintain exceptional food and hospitality standards in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The role emphasizes engaging and inspiring leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to quality.