THE ROLEThe Multi-Unit District Executive Chef (DEC) supports 6-8 cafes by providing cafe management teams with the tools, training, and leadership necessary to ensure every savory kitchen team member delivers on Tatte's commitment to uncompromising quality and craftsmanship.
The DEC continuously educates, trains, and supports cafe team members in understanding and adhering to food quality and safety standards, while mentoring kitchen leaders to grow and develop their teams and build a strong kitchen culture across savory operations.
Successful District Executive Chefs are experienced multi-unit culinary leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments, develop high-performing teams, and drive operational excellence through coaching, accountability, and partnership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Train cafe managers, supervisors, and hourly team members on food safety, sanitation, food quality, and professional development
- Support building and training teams for New Cafe Openings (NCO)
- Build trust through clear communication, coaching, and feedback
- Partner with District Managers to select, develop, and manage kitchen leaders, including succession planning
- Maintain food quality standards across savory operations and ensure adherence to recipe specifications
- Oversee the rollout of new savory menu items
- Implement and maintain all cafe kitchen systems and operational standards
- Support food safety and sanitation procedures across all cafes
- Assist kitchen leaders with inventory management, purchasing, storage, and waste reduction
- Teach ServSafe, Food Handler, and other required certification classes
- Ensure management team members maintain required licenses and certifications
- Certify team members for Pro Team roles, Station Lead roles, and Manager-in-Training programs
- Investigate food quality and food safety concerns within cafes
- Partner with Culinary, Operations, and cross-functional leaders to improve food quality and operational standards
- Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / WORKING CONDITIONS- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work 10+ hour shifts and stand, sit, squat, or walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to travel regularly between multiple cafe locations
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCERequired- 2-4 years of District Executive Chef experience managing 4+ high-volume, full-service and/or polished fast-casual restaurants
- Demonstrated success supporting guest service excellence and P&L management, including sales, inventory, labor, and operational reporting
- Proven leadership experience selecting, developing, training, and coaching kitchen leaders and savory operations teams
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred- B.S. in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, Hospitality Management, or related field, OR A.S. Degree/Culinary Certificate with relevant experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience with UKG/UltiPro, Toast POS, CrunchTime, and TeamworX
- Current ServSafe, Allergen, and ChokeSaver certifications
- Experience supporting New Cafe Openings (NCO)
- Experience overseeing comparable or larger multi-unit operations
- Established operational experience within the Tri-State market
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between locations
OUR BENEFITS & PERKS- Competitive Pay: $105,000-$130,000 annually, depending on experience, plus bonus potential of up to 10%
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Flexible schedules with no late nights
- Free meals and beverages during each shift
- Free mental health support
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- An inclusive community that offers potential for growth
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