We are looking for Lead Line Cooks to help us open our Adams Morgan café!
Our Lead Line Cooks play an important role in maintaining the flow of kitchen service while upholding Tatte’s standards for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and hospitality. Lead Line Cooks support kitchen operations by ensuring all dishes, modifications, allergies, and presentation standards are executed accurately and efficiently throughout service.
We are looking for team members who are passionate about food, thrive in fast paced kitchen environments, and enjoy supporting and guiding others while maintaining operational excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
We expect our Lead Line Cooks to:
- Lead with professionalism, urgency, and attention to detail
- Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and organization
- Support and guide kitchen team members throughout service
- Ensure all guest modifications and allergy requests are executed accurately
- Uphold food safety, sanitation, and operational standards at all times
- Live Tatte’s core values and help support our mission
- Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Summary of Responsibilities
- Maintain the flow of service while upholding company standards regarding ticket times, food quality, plating specifications, and guest modifications
- Ensure all orders meet guest expectations and company standards
- Ensure all dishes are visually appealing and properly executed
- Complete daily safety and sanitation checks using company systems and tools
- Communicate effectively with kitchen and café teams to support guest satisfaction
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment according to company standards
- Report maintenance concerns, faulty equipment, or accidents to leadership immediately
- Maintain positive working relationships with team members and guests
- Perform all responsibilities safely while maintaining a clean and organized work environment
- Support food safety and sanitation standards at all times
- Other related assignments as necessary
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / WORKING CONDITIONS
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced kitchen environment
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to lift, move, and carry 50+ pounds
- Ability to stand and work on feet for 8+ hours per day
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
- Must be validated on all savory stations
OUR BENEFITS & PERKS
- Competitive Pay: $22.00–$25.00/hour, depending on experience
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for full time team members
- Vacation time after 1 year of full time service
- Free employee assistance program services
- Flexible schedules with no late nights
- Free meals and drinks
- Exciting potential for growth
Learn more about us at tattebakery.com
Join us on our journey to create something special!
Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.