General Manager - DC Metro
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Job overview
The General Manager leads all aspects of café operations and represents Tatte to guests and local communities. The role oversees team development, financial performance, operational and brand standards, staffing, and administrative responsibilities. The General Manager partners with district and cross-functional teams to execute initiatives, while fostering hospitality and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.
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Description
Tatte began with a simple belief: great food has the power to bring people together. What started in a home kitchen has grown into a collection of bakeries and cafés inspired by Eastern Mediterranean and Levant traditions, where handcrafted food, exceptional coffee, warm hospitality, and beautiful spaces create moments of connection every day.
Our mission is simple: To Inspire, Care For, and Nurture Life. Every Day.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The General Manager is the face of Tatte in our communities and to our guests, and owns every part of café operations. We're looking for leaders who are passionate about hospitality, thrive in fast-paced environments, and can inspire, develop, and lead strong teams while driving operational excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead and develop hourly and management teams; hire, coach, and hold accountable to standards
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Own café P&L: optimize labor and food costs, forecast accurately, and deliver top-line growth
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Ensure operational and brand excellence across food safety, quality, speed, and seamless hospitality
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Build local community presence and represent Tatte's values in every interaction
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Partner with the District Manager, Culinary, HR, Training, and Marketing to execute initiatives and rollouts
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Create and manage staffing plans, labor deployment, and scheduling to support operational and financial goals
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Conduct performance reviews and implement corrective action when necessary
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Make hiring, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination recommendations
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Lead café-level communication and change management initiatives
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Oversee all café administrative responsibilities
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Perform additional related duties assigned to support smooth and efficient café operations
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required
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Minimum 2 years of experience as a General Manager, preferably within high-volume, full-service, or polished fast-casual restaurant environments
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Ability to work effectively within fast-paced and evolving environments
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Must have a flexible schedule and ability to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergencies depending on business needs
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Ability to work 10+ hour shifts and be able to stand for extended periods
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Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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ServSafe, Allergen, and ChokeSaver certifications
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
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Competitive Pay: $80,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience
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Quarterly bonus program
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Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Paid Vacation and Sick time
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401(k) with company match
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Free Employee Assistance Program Services
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Free Mental Health Support
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Transportation Benefits
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Flexible schedules with no late nights
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50% meal discount and free drinks per shift
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An inclusive community that offers potential for growth
Learn more about us at tattebakery.com
Please note that Tatte is an E Verify employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,361 open General Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$80–100K/yr
- US median$65–78K/yr1,597 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $90K, is 29% above the US median midpoint ($70K) — in the middle half of General Manager salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
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- Experience
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- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 716 of the 5,361 open General Manager jobs (13%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
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