Savory Sous Chef — Lead a High-Volume Kitchen

Tatte Bakery & Café; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation time

Flexible schedules with no late nights

Free meals and beverages during each t

Free mental health support

EAP

Quarterly bonus program

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Café in Manhattan is seeking a Sous Chef (Savory) to support kitchen operations and lead a team of cooks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment as part of our new opening team in New York.

You will coach and develop the kitchen staff, ensure top quality and guest experience, and contribute to menu execution and seasonal changes while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary or kitchen management experience in a high-volume food service environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and a strong passion for culinary excellence.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and lead Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and organization.
• Coach and develop kitchen team members while fostering a positive team environment.
• Live Tatte's core values and support the mission.
• Have flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Bring a strong passion for culinary excellence and guest experience.
• Oversee production and service according to established guidelines.
• Adhere to recipe, portioning, and presentation standards; complete daily management tasks.
• 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 within established guidelines while ensuring product availability.
• Assist with implementation of seasonal menu changes.

Skills

Culinary/kitchen management

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Culinary arts degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

UltiPro

Toast POS

CrunchTime

Teamworx

Job description

Tatte Bakery & Café in Manhattan is seeking a Sous Chef (Savory) to support kitchen operations and lead a team of cooks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment as part of our new opening team in New York.

You will coach and develop the kitchen staff, ensure top quality and guest experience, and contribute to menu execution and seasonal changes while upholding safety and sanitation standards.