Chef Operator: Build Elite Scratch Kitchen & Team

digrestaurants; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks of Fully Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and

Paid Time Off

401K Program

Phone Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Complimentary DIG Meals every day

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

DIG Restaurants in New York is seeking a Chef Operator to build and lead a kitchen team focused on culinary excellence. You will train, mentor, and develop staff while driving operations to achieve strategic goals in a fast-paced, innovative setting.

You will manage the entire restaurant operation, align with DOH guidelines, and roll out new initiatives to improve business performance. Strong leadership and systems thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen/operational restaurant management experience.
• Passion for real food and strong leadership in scratch-based kitchens.
• Willingness to pitch in and roll up sleeves.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Disciplined in creating systems in fast-changing environments.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with digital ordering systems.
• Experience with restaurant costing and inventory software.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Eager for professional growth and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for entire restaurant operation including PnL aspects.
• Collaborate with the CDC on QA processes and convert feedback into insights.
• Manage initiatives and launches while fostering entrepreneurial spirit.
• Monitor operational flow and uphold culinary/DOH standards.
• Troubleshoot technology, systems, and offsite ordering platforms.
• Represent hospitality with guests and train concierge roles.
• Document and communicate employee relations to HR using GROW model.
• Recruitment: interview, hire, onboard culinarians.
• Develop people plans with Field Leadership for succession.
• Pre-shifts & Chef's tables with team to communicate updates.
• Uphold anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Tech savvy

Inventory software

Restaurant operations

Costing knowledge

Tools

Digital ordering systems

Inventory software

Costing software

Job description

DIG Restaurants in New York is seeking a Chef Operator to build and lead a kitchen team focused on culinary excellence. You will train, mentor, and develop staff while driving operations to achieve strategic goals in a fast-paced, innovative setting.

You will manage the entire restaurant operation, align with DOH guidelines, and roll out new initiatives to improve business performance. Strong leadership and systems thinking are essential.