Facilities Technician – DMV Market

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 Facilities Technician helps us inspire, care for, and nurture our guests and team members by completing repairs to physical assets, basic equipment, and supporting small repair and maintenance projects for our cafés, bakeries, and catering kitchens.

This role works independently under the direction of the Facilities Manager and partners closely with café operations teams to ensure facilities and equipment are operating safely and efficiently while meeting applicable building codes and safety standards.

This is a full-time, field-based position that may require evening, weekend, and on-call coverage based on business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete planned and required repairs and maintenance at Tatte locations, including cafés, catering kitchens, and bakery facilities

Perform minor repairs to café infrastructure, including carpentry, doors, door hardware, furniture, tile work, painting, cleaning, and other general maintenance

Ensure timely completion of repairs, maintenance, installations, and assigned facility projects

Partner with Operations, Culinary, IT, Food Safety, and Beverage teams to support smooth café operations

Maintain company-provided facilities vehicles, tools, tablets, and other resources

Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including filter changes, equipment cleaning, and maintenance of storage systems

Educate café managers on preventive care, repairs, and maintenance within their buildings

Follow food safety procedures when repairing, replacing, installing, or maintaining equipment in food preparation areas

Ensure compliance with company food safety and workplace safety policies and requirements

Identify potential safety hazards and support compliance with OSHA requirements

Participate in a rotating weekend on-call schedule, troubleshooting equipment issues remotely before visiting locations or escalating to the Facilities Manager

Monitor and facilitate the resolution of repair projects performed internally

Ensure assigned projects are completed, closed out, and any outstanding punch-list items are addressed

Research and identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs and capital expenditures

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

5+ years of facilities, maintenance, or construction experience

Strong troubleshooting skills and experience performing general building and equipment repairs

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and complete assignments efficiently

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Client-focused approach when supporting café teams and other departments

Technical proficiency in small-equipment repairs, online recordkeeping, and reporting

Strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Sound judgment, attention to detail, and initiative

Valid driver's license and ability to operate a company van

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and rotating on-call coverage

Preferred

5+ years of facilities, maintenance, or construction experience within the restaurant or hospitality industry

Knowledge of basic construction principles, maintenance practices, and budgeting

Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems

Experience troubleshooting across multiple trades and supporting repair…