Chef Operator: Lead Kitchen & Restaurant Ops

DIG INN Support; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave (16w)

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K

Phone Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Free DIG Meals daily

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

DIG INN is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen and manage the full restaurant operation. You will train and mentor a high-performing team while driving culinary excellence and operational efficiency.

We value proactive leaders who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring safety, quality, and guest satisfaction across front- and back-of-house teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in kitchen or restaurant operations management.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Proven ability to train, mentor and develop staff into leaders.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with digital ordering platforms and restaurant tech.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire restaurant operation including P&L responsibilities.
• Collaborate with QA processes and translate guest feedback into actions.
• Lead new initiatives and launches while maintaining DOH standards.
• Recruit, hire and onboard culinarians; manage performance conversations.
• Communicate daily updates and protect a culture of hospitality.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Education

ServSafe certification

DOH certification

Tools

Digital ordering systems

Inventory software

Costing software

POS systems

Job description

DIG INN is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen and manage the full restaurant operation. You will train and mentor a high-performing team while driving culinary excellence and operational efficiency.

We value proactive leaders who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring safety, quality, and guest satisfaction across front- and back-of-house teams.