Chef Operator: Lead Scratch Kitchen & Team Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K program

Phone reimbursement

DIG meals

Short-term disability

Job summary

Dig Inn Restaurant Teams is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen and build a team focused on culinary excellence. The role emphasizes training, mentorship, and driving operational results in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

You will manage the restaurant operations end-to-end, ensure DOH compliance, and roll out new initiatives while maintaining exceptional guest service and frontline leadership.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of kitchen or operations management experience.
• Passion for real, good food and leadership abilities.
• Ability to train and develop a high-performing team in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire restaurant operation, including PnL responsibilities such as food cost management and labor efficiency.
• Collaborate with the CDC on QA processes and translate guest feedback into actionable insights.
• Manage new initiatives and launches while instilling an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ensure DOH standards and propagate culinary and operational protocols.
• Recruit, interview and onboard culinarians; communicate goals daily to the team.
• Maintain relationships with guests and staff, upholding hospitality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Training & mentoring

Communication

Digital ordering systems

Inventory software

Costing knowledge

Tools

Inventory software

Costing software

Digital ordering systems

Job description

Dig Inn Restaurant Teams is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen and build a team focused on culinary excellence. The role emphasizes training, mentorship, and driving operational results in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

You will manage the restaurant operations end-to-end, ensure DOH compliance, and roll out new initiatives while maintaining exceptional guest service and frontline leadership.