Sous Chef - Boston

Tatte Bakery & Café; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Free meals and drinks

Flexible schedules

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Café in Brookline, MA is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead the kitchen operations and deliver exceptional food quality. You will supervise up to 25 staff, collaborate with Front and Back of House, and drive excellence in execution during all service periods.

Join a fast-paced, high-volume café known for culinary excellence and strong team development. This role offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of culinary or kitchen management experience in high-volume foodservice.
• Strong knowledge of food quality, presentation, production efficiency, and food cost controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lead with professionalism and strong kitchen leadership.
• Oversee kitchen production and service according to established guidelines.
• Develop, coach, and support kitchen team members.
• Ensure adherence to recipe, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
• Establish cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and spaces.
• Maintain inventory levels and support seasonal menu changes.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Food safety

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or certification (preferred)

Tools

UltiPro

Toast POS

CrunchTime

TeamworX

Job description

The Sous Chef supports all kitchen operations within the café and plays an important role in the success and growth of the kitchen team. Sous Chefs may supervise up to 25 team members, including Zone Leaders, Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers. This role requires the ability to engage, inspire, and lead a strong team while maintaining operational excellence in a fast paced, high volume environment.

Our Sous Chefs work closely with both Front and Back of House teams to deliver exceptional food quality, consistency, and hospitality standards throughout the café. In the absence of the Cafe Head Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for overall kitchen execution and leadership.

We are looking for leaders who are passionate about culinary excellence, thrive in fast paced kitchen environments, and are committed to developing strong teams while upholding Tatte’s standards for quality and execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

We expect our Sous Chefs to:

• Lead with professionalism, accountability, and strong kitchen leadership
• Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and organization
• Develop, coach, and support kitchen team members
• Lead kitchen operations with efficiency and attention to detail
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and operational standards
• Live Tatte’s core values and help support our mission
• Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Summary of Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen production and service according to established operational guidelines
• Ensure adherence to recipe, portioning, and presentation standards
• Complete daily management responsibilities in a timely and organized manner
• Develop strong menu knowledge through daily tastings and operational involvement
• Coach kitchen team members on food preparation, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage, and work areas
• Maintain inventory levels within established guidelines while ensuring product availability
• Support implementation and execution of seasonal menu changes
  Other related assignments as necessary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work 10+ hour shifts and stand, squat, or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Minimum 3 years of culinary or kitchen management experience within high volume foodservice operations
• Comprehensive food knowledge and passion for culinary excellence
• Strong understanding of food quality, presentation, production efficiency, food safety, sanitation, and food cost controls
• Knowledge of operational systems, methods, and processes that contribute to successful kitchen execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred

• Culinary degree, A.O.S. degree, or culinary certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Previous experience with UltiPro, Toast POS, CrunchTime, and TeamworX preferred
• ServSafe, Allergen, and ChokeSaver certifications preferred

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive Pay: $65,000–$79,000 annually, depending on experience
• Quarterly bonus program
• Paid vacation time
• 401(k) with company match
• Free employee assistance program services
• Flexible schedules with no late nights
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Free meals and drinks
• Exciting potential for growth

Learn more about us at tattebakery.com

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Please note that Tatte is an E Verify employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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