Chef Operator: Lead a Scratched-Kitchen Team

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training; Jenkintown (PA); 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

Vision)

Paid Time Off

401K Program

Phone Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Complimentary DIG Meals every day

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen and manage the full restaurant operation. You will train and mentor your brigade, focus on culinary excellence, and drive operational success in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee front-of-house and back-of-house operations, manage costs, and implement new initiatives while upholding DOH guidelines and maintaining high standards of hospitality.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum kitchen or operational restaurant management experience.
• A passion for real, good food and leadership to operate a scratch-based kitchen.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and pitch in wherever necessary.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Discipline to create systems and organization in fast-changing environments.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills and ability to navigate multiple digital ordering systems.
• Ability to learn technological platforms and work systematically with them.
• Familiarity with restaurant costing and inventory software.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Desire for professional improvement and community involvement.
• DOH or ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the entire restaurant operation, including PnL aspects such as food cost management and labor efficiency.
• Lead and mentor staff, roll out new projects and uphold culinary standards.
• Communicate updates and goals daily with the team and pre-shift/chef tables.
• Recruit, hire and onboard new culinarians and review development plans.
• Collaborate on QA processes and convert guest feedback into actionable insights.
• Ensure DOH standards and protocols are followed; manage technology and offsite ordering platforms.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Operations

Communication

Food cost

Inventory software

ServSafe certification

Team training

Hiring & onboarding

Tools

Restaurant costing software

Inventory software

Digital ordering systems

Job description

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen and manage the full restaurant operation. You will train and mentor your brigade, focus on culinary excellence, and drive operational success in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee front-of-house and back-of-house operations, manage costs, and implement new initiatives while upholding DOH guidelines and maintaining high standards of hospitality.