Chef de Cuisine — Lead & Elevate a High-Performance Kitchen

Dig Inn Restaurant Teams; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks of Fully Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and

Dental, and Vision)

Paid Time Off

401K program

Phone Reimbursement

Complimentary DIG Meals every day

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Dig Inn Restaurant Teams in Philadelphia is seeking a Chef De Cuisine to oversee our scratch-based kitchen. You’ll lead a culinary team, manage inventory and health and safety standards, and drive food quality and hospitality with a data-driven approach.

You’ll report to the Chef Operator, train cooks, control costs, and help evolve menus while maintaining DIG’s commitment to inclusion and guest excellence.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years managing a restaurant team.
• Exceedingly strong work ethic.
• Motivate and develop culinarians on the team.
• People-oriented and collaborative.
• Capable of physically demanding tasks (lift up to 50 lb).
• Hands-on, willing to pitch in when needed.
• Desire for professional growth and learning.
• Strong networking within the restaurant community.
• Ability to balance multiple variables to solve problems.
• Eye for detail and operational execution.
• Food Safety Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train chef-in-training team with culinary excellence.
• Uphold food quality and presentation across channels.
• Oversee ingredient quality, inventory, prep lists, ordering, QA.
• Run shifts with deployment and prep scheduling.
• Conduct line checks and monitor waste and readiness.
• Maintain safe, organized kitchen and health standards.
• Oversee kitchen facilities and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with Chef Operator on labor and food cost.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and performance feedback.
• Provide timely feedback using the DIRECT model and uphold anti-discrimination policies.
• Maintain a clean, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Strong work ethic

Team motivation

People orientation

Physical ability

Hands-on mindset

Willingness to learn

Networking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Dig Inn Restaurant Teams in Philadelphia is seeking a Chef De Cuisine to oversee our scratch-based kitchen. You’ll lead a culinary team, manage inventory and health and safety standards, and drive food quality and hospitality with a data-driven approach.

You’ll report to the Chef Operator, train cooks, control costs, and help evolve menus while maintaining DIG’s commitment to inclusion and guest excellence.