Sous Chef - Tatte Paramus

Key Responsibilities

• Support all kitchen operations within your café
• Play an important role in the success and development of your kitchen team
• Help lead teams of Zone Leaders, Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Engage, inspire, and develop strong teams while maintaining operational excellence
• Support kitchen production and service according to established operational standards
• Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and organization
• 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
• Aid in the implementation of seasonal menu changes

About

We are looking for leaders who are passionate about scratch-made food, thrive in dynamic kitchen environments, and have the ability to engage, inspire, and develop strong teams while maintaining operational excellence.

Essential Functions / Working Conditions

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

Qualifications & Experience

• 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
• Strong understanding of quality execution, presentation, food safety, sanitation, and food cost controls
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts 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