Chef Operator: Kitchen & Operations Leader

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; Bridgewater Township (NJ); 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

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen within a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. You will build and mentor a high-performing team, drive culinary excellence, and oversee restaurant operations from front to back, including guest experience, staffing, and standards adherence.

You will collaborate with leadership to implement new initiatives, manage DOH compliance, and ensure the team delivers exceptional service and quality while pursuing ongoing

Qualifications

• 3–5 years minimum kitchen or operational restaurant management experience.
• Leadership skills to train, mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to manage P&L, food cost, labor and guest experience.
• Familiarity with restaurant costing, inventory software, and Health Department guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire restaurant operation including PnL responsibilities and top-line sales.
• Lead and mentor the brigade, ensure culinary standards and SOPs are followed.
• Collaborate with the CDC on QA processes and implement initiatives to improve operations.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Operations excellence

Digital ordering systems

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS / ordering systems

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen within a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. You will build and mentor a high-performing team, drive culinary excellence, and oversee restaurant operations from front to back, including guest experience, staffing, and standards adherence.

You will collaborate with leadership to implement new initiatives, manage DOH compliance, and ensure the team delivers exceptional service and quality while pursuing ongoing