Multi-Unit District Executive Chef - Washington, DC

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

The Multi-Unit District Executive Chef (DEC) supports 6–8 cafés by providing café 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 café 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 café managers, supervisors, and hourly team members on food safety, sanitation, food quality, and professional development
• Support building and training teams for New Café 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 café kitchen systems and operational standards
• Support food safety and sanitation procedures across all cafés
• 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 cafés
• 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 café locations

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• 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 Café 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%
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) with company match
• Free employee assistance program services
• Flexible schedule with no late nights
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Complimentary meals and drinks
• Exciting career growth potential

Learn more about us at tattebakery.com

Please note that Tatte is an E Verify employer.