Multi-Unit Executive Chef (Regional Chef) – NY/CT

Pay or shift range: $105,000 USD to $130,000 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

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.

THE ROLE

Tatte Bakery & Cafe is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced multi-unit chef to lead culinary across 6–8 of our high-volume, scratch-made cafes in NY/CT. If you’ve led kitchens across 5+ locations and love building great teams more than working one line, this is your role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own food quality and consistency across 6–8 cafes, making sure every plate meets Tatte’s recipe and craftsmanship standards

• Lead the rollout of new menu items across your district, from training to execution

• Help build, hire, and train kitchen teams for new cafe openings

• Develop kitchen leaders through coaching, feedback, and succession planning, in partnership with District Managers

• Drive kitchen systems, food safety, and sanitation standards, including inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction

• Teach and maintain certifications (ServSafe, Food Handler) and certify team members for station lead and manager-in-training roles

• Partner with our Culinary and Operations teams to continuously raise the bar

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• At least 2 years leading 5 or more high-volume restaurants in a culinary capacity

• A track record of developing kitchen leaders and building strong teams

• Experience with food cost, inventory, labor, and P&L drivers

• Clear communication and a coaching leadership style

• Ability to travel regularly between cafes in NY and CT

Preferred

• New restaurant opening experience

• Culinary degree or certificate

• ServSafe, Allergen, and ChokeSaver certifications

• Experience with Toast, CrunchTime, or UKG

• Experience in the NY/NJ/CT market

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive Pay: $105,000–$130,000 annually, depending on experience

• Bonus potential up to 10%

• Flexible schedules with no late nights

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation time

• Paid sick time

• 50% meal discount and 2 complimentary beverages per shift

• Free mental health support

• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• An inclusive community that offers potential for growth

Learn more about us at tattebakery.com

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

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