Chef Operator: Lead Scratch Kitchen & Restaurant Ops

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and

Parental Leave - 16 weeks

Paid Time Off

401K Program

Phone Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Complimentary DIG Meals

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams seeks a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen, train and mentor a high-performing team, and oversee full restaurant operations. You will drive culinary excellence, implement strategic initiatives, and manage front- and back-of-house functions with a focus on guest experience and operational efficiency.

You will collaborate with leadership to uphold standards, launch new initiatives, and ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines while fostering growth

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum kitchen or operational restaurant management experience.
• Leadership skills to train, mentor and develop your teams into future leaders.
• Excellent communication skills and an eye for detail.
• Strong computer skills; navigate multiple digital ordering systems with ease.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the entire restaurant operation, including PnL responsibilities.
• Collaborate with the CDC on QA processes and convert guest feedback into actionable insights.
• Manage new initiatives and launches within the restaurant while inspiring your team.
• Monitor the operational flow, ensuring culinary and DOH standards are followed.
• Manage technology, systems and offsite ordering platforms; troubleshoot as needed.
• Be the face of hospitality with guests and delivery drivers; train concierge roles.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Training & mentoring

Communication

Team development

Tools

Inventory software

Digital ordering systems

Costing software

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams seeks a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen, train and mentor a high-performing team, and oversee full restaurant operations. You will drive culinary excellence, implement strategic initiatives, and manage front- and back-of-house functions with a focus on guest experience and operational efficiency.

You will collaborate with leadership to uphold standards, launch new initiatives, and ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines while fostering growth