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Manager, IT Support & End-User Services

Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Full-time
On-site
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
$90,000 - $110,000 USD yearly

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

1. Support Operations & Service Delivery

  • Own Tier 1 and Tier 2 support operations, ensuring timely, courteous, and effective resolution of incidents and requests
  • Manage day-to-day performance of the third-party help desk partner, including SLAs, quality standards, and escalation handling
  • Serve as escalation point and incident manager for Severity 1 and 2 issues
  • Lead outage and emergency communications to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and consistency

2. Knowledge, Process & Tool Management

  • Maintain and continuously improve the IT knowledge base and solution repository
  • Ensure consistent ticket documentation, categorization, and resolution quality
  • Manage service desk tooling (ServiceNow, Zendesk, Jira Service Management, or similar)
  • Develop scalable, repeatable support processes aligned with Tatte’s growth

3. Hardware & End-User Technology

  • Coordinate staging, provisioning, deployment, and support of laptops, POS peripherals, and other end-user hardware
  • Maintain accurate hardware inventory and lifecycle tracking
  • Partner with IT Systems and Security teams on standards, compliance, and access controls

4. Team Leadership & Performance Management

  • Conduct regular performance reviews with third-party and future in-house support resources
  • Coach analysts using ticket reviews, root-cause analysis, and service quality feedback
  • Identify performance gaps and implement action plans to improve service outcomes
  • Build the roadmap for transitioning to an in-house support team over time

5. Continuous Improvement & Special Projects

  • Analyze ticket trends to reduce repeat issues and inbound volume
  • Recommend process, tooling, or training improvements
  • Support special IT initiatives and rollouts as needed

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

Required

  • 3+ years of experience in IT support or service desk leadership
  • Experience managing third-party or outsourced IT support teams
  • Strong understanding of incident management and escalation processes
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical users

Preferred

  • Experience in retail, restaurant, or multi-unit hospitality environments
  • Hands-on experience with hardware provisioning and field support
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow, Zendesk, Jira Service Management, or similar tools

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES 

  • Service Excellence: Delivers reliable, respectful, and high-quality support experiences
  • Operational Discipline: Builds structure, standards, and repeatable processes
  • People Leadership: Coaches and develops support talent effectively
  • Problem Solving: Resolves issues quickly while addressing root causes
  • Cross-Functional Partnership: Works seamlessly with IT Systems, Security, and Operations

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS:

  • Competitive pay - ranging from $90,000 - $110,000 depending on experience, potential 10% bonus. 
  • 401(k) (with a vesting match)
  • Health, dental and vision insurance 
  • Paid vacation time and paid sick time
  • Free employee assistance program services
  • Free drinks and generously discounted meals
  • Exciting potential for growth

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify Employer.