Chef Operator: Lead a Scratched-Kitchen Team & Ops

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health Insurance

PTO

401K

Phone reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Complimentary meals

Short-term disability

Job summary

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training invites a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen and a high-performing team in New Jersey. You will train, mentor, and develop culinarians, while driving operations, PnL, and guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

You will roll out new projects, uphold culinary standards, and ensure DOH compliance as you manage both front-of-house and back-of-house operations with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of kitchen or restaurant management experience.
• Proven leadership and team development abilities.
• Ability to manage PnL and cost controls in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire restaurant operation including PnL responsibilities (food cost, labor, guest experience).
• Collaborate on QA processes and translate guest feedback into actionable insights.
• Launch initiatives, communicate standards, and ensure DOH compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Communication

Tech-savvy

Team development

Tools

Costing software

Inventory software

Digital ordering systems

Job description

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training invites a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen and a high-performing team in New Jersey. You will train, mentor, and develop culinarians, while driving operations, PnL, and guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

You will roll out new projects, uphold culinary standards, and ensure DOH compliance as you manage both front-of-house and back-of-house operations with an entrepreneurial spirit.