Sous Chef - Northern Virginia

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Fairfax Station (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Cafe is seeking a Sous Chef for its upcoming Falls Church & Fairfax locations. The role involves supervising kitchen operations, leading a team, and ensuring culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong culinary skills, leadership capabilities, and a passion for great food. Join us on an exciting journey to open the new cafes and advance your career in culinary arts.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus program

Paid vacation time

401(k) with vesting match

Health, dental and visual insurance

Flexible schedule with no late nights

Free meals and drinks

Internal English and Spanish classes

Exciting potential for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of culinary/kitchen management experience in a high-volume foodservice operation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and passion for culinary excellence.
• ServSafe, Allergen and Chokesaver certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees kitchen operations and staff supervision.
• Maintains inventory and assures compliance with quality standards.
• Implements seasonal menu changes and manages production schedules.

Skills

Culinary Excellence

Kitchen Management

Communication

Organization

Food Safety

Education

High School education or equivalent

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

UltiPro Onboarding & Recruiting

Toast - POS System

CrunchTime

Teamworx

Job description

We are looking for Sous Chef to help us open our Falls Church & Fairfax cafes! As a Sous Chef at Tatte, you will assist overseeing all kitchen operations at your café and are responsible for the success and growth of your kitchen team. Sous Chef may be responsible for the supervision of up to 25 employees including Zone Leaders, Cooks, Prep Cooks and Dishwashers. The individual must possess the ability to engage, inspire, and lead a strong team. A passion for amazing food made from scratch and genuine hospitality are an absolute must at Tatte. A Sous Chef is responsible for the overall kitchen execution in a fast paced, high volume environment in the absence of head chef.

Scope of Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Oversees production and service according to established guidelines
• Adheres to recipe, portioning, and presentation standards
• Complete all daily management tasks in a timely manner
• Establish a strong understanding of our menu through daily tasting
• Coach kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
• Maintains inventory to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Assists with implementation of seasonal menu changes

Working Conditions / Essential Functions

• Ability and desire to work a flexible schedule based on sales trends and business needs which will include days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work ten hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, squat or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of culinary/kitchen management experience in a high-volume foodservice operation
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and proven passion for culinary excellence
• Understand the importance of quality product, visual presentation, efficient production, safety & sanitation, and food cost controls
• Knowledge and proficiency of Tatte’s systems, methods and processes that contribute to great execution
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• High School education or equivalent

Preferred Skills:

• Hospitality Education - A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and required experience
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook
• Previous experience working with UltiPro Onboarding & Recruiting, Toast - POS System, CrunchTime and Teamworx (highly preferred)
• ServSafe, Allergen and Chokesaver certifications

Our Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive pay (typically Sous Chef pay ranges from $64-77k+, depending on experience)
• Quarterly bonus program
• Paid vacation time

• Immigration Reimbursement Program (after one year of full-time service)

• 401(k) (with a vesting match)
• Free EAP employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedule with no late nights
• Health, dental and visual insurance
• Internal English and Spanish classes
• Free meals and drinks
• Exciting potential for growth

Please note that our Fairfax Café is tentatively scheduled to open in August 2025. Any training that will take place prior to August 2025 will occur at another one of our Virginia, Maryland, or DC-area cafes.

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

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