Sous Chef | Lead High-Volume Café Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick time

Flexible schedules

Free meals

Free mental health support

EAP

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Café is seeking a Sous Chef for a new opening in Manhattan. You will support all kitchen operations, lead line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, and uphold quality, hospitality, and efficiency in a fast-paced setting.

You will mentor a team, maintain high standards, and drive culinary excellence while aligning with our values and mission. Competitive pay and growth opportunities accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary or kitchen management experience in a high-volume food service environment.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and quality execution.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: Culinary Arts degree or certificate; certifications like ServSafe, Allergen, and ChokeSaver.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume café.
• Lead Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers to ensure smooth service.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and organization.
• Coach and develop kitchen staff and foster a positive team environment.
• Support production to meet seasonal menu changes.
• Maintain compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Team development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

UltiPro

Toast POS

CrunchTime

Teamworx

Job description

Tatte Bakery & Café is seeking a Sous Chef for a new opening in Manhattan. You will support all kitchen operations, lead line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, and uphold quality, hospitality, and efficiency in a fast-paced setting.

You will mentor a team, maintain high standards, and drive culinary excellence while aligning with our values and mission. Competitive pay and growth opportunities accompany this role.