Culinary Shift Leader — Lead & Elevate the Kitchen (Tips)

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay + tips

Paid Time Off

401K programming

Parental leave

Holidays Off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training in New York is seeking a Sous Chef to support Restaurant Leaders in a scratch kitchen, driving culinary and hospitality excellence. You will guide Chefs-In-Training, model standards, and lead during peak service.

This hourly role offers hands-on learning, shift management, and opportunities to grow within the DIG organization while upholding safety and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in a culinary environment.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Desire to create exceptional employee and guest experiences.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and assist wherever needed.
• Interest in growing within the DIG brigade.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and motivate Chefs-In-Training with culinary expertise and hospitality.
• Train teammates on each station following diagrams and prep to ensure consistency.
• Master every station by executing seasonal menus per recipes and standards.
• Manage prep lists, waste logs, and assist with inventory with the Chef de Cuisine.
• Support ordering systems to maintain appropriate pars for service.
• Lead shift management by deploying tasks and scheduling breaks.
• Open and close the restaurant with checklists and cross-team communication.
• Participate in team building and preshift activities.
• Operate expeditor/computer station ensuring order accuracy.
• Troubleshoot guest concerns and equipment maintenance.
• Help maintain A lettergrade by health and safety standards.
• Uphold anti-discrimination policies.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Communication

Team Training

Job description

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training in New York is seeking a Sous Chef to support Restaurant Leaders in a scratch kitchen, driving culinary and hospitality excellence. You will guide Chefs-In-Training, model standards, and lead during peak service.

This hourly role offers hands-on learning, shift management, and opportunities to grow within the DIG organization while upholding safety and inclusivity.