Executive Chef & Operations Leader

Dig Inn; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 80.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Parental leave

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K

Phone reimbursement

Free DIG meals

Short-term disability

Descrizione del lavoro

DIG is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen, train and develop teams, and drive culinary excellence while focusing on operational results in a fast-paced environment. As the first in command, you will oversee PnL, cost control, staffing, DOH compliance, and guest experience, partnering with the Chef de Cuisine and Field Leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality performance.

This role emphasizes innovation, menu evolution, and strong leadership across front- and

Competenze

• 3–5 years minimum kitchen or operational restaurant management experience.
• Passion for real, good food and the leadership skills to operate a scratched-based, ever-changing kitchen.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and pitch in wherever necessary.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Discipline to create systems and organization in fast-changing environments.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills; navigate multiple digital ordering systems.
• Ability to learn new technological platforms and work systematically.
• Familiarity with restaurant costing and inventory software.
• Able to perform physical requirements (lift up to 25 lbs routinely, up to 50 lbs occasionally).
• Desire for professional growth and community networking.
• Department of Health and/or ServSafe certification

Mansioni

• Be responsible for the entire restaurant operation, including PnL management, food cost, labor efficiency, guest experience, and top-line sales.
• Collaborate with the CDC on QA processes and convert guest feedback into actionable insights.
• Manage new initiatives and scheduled launches while fostering an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Monitor operational flow and ensure culinary and DOH standards are followed.
• Troubleshoot technology, systems, and offsite ordering platforms.
• Be the face of hospitality with guests and delivery drivers; train concierge roles.
• Document and communicate employee relations to HR, including GROW model conversations.
• Oversee recruitment: interview, hire and onboard culinarians.
• Develop succession plans with Field Leadership and coach the team.
• Conduct Pre-shifts and Chef’s tables; keep team informed on updates and goals.
• Uphold Dig's anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Operations management

Team development

Logistics planning

Communication

Digital systems

Costing & inventory

Formazione

ServSafe certification

Strumenti

Digital ordering systems

Costing software

Inventory software

Descrizione del lavoro

DIG is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen, train and develop teams, and drive culinary excellence while focusing on operational results in a fast-paced environment. As the first in command, you will oversee PnL, cost control, staffing, DOH compliance, and guest experience, partnering with the Chef de Cuisine and Field Leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality performance.

This role emphasizes innovation, menu evolution, and strong leadership across front- and