Executive Chef & Restaurant Operations Leader

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks parental leave

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, and

Vision

Paid Time Off

401K Program

Phone Reimbursement

Complimentary DIG Meals every day

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen with a focus on culinary excellence and operational leadership. You will train and mentor teams, drive guest experience, and implement DOH-compliant processes while scaling the business.

The role requires 3–5 years of restaurant management, strong leadership, and comfort with technology-driven operations. A dynamic, results-oriented executive chef mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years minimum kitchen or operational restaurant management.
• Passion for real, good food and leadership to operate a scratched base kitchen.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in.
• Ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Ability to learn tech platforms and work systematically.
• Familiarity with restaurant costing and inventory software.
• Department of Health and/or ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire restaurant operation including PnL responsibilities.
• Collaborate with the CDC on QA processes and turn guest feedback into actions.
• Manage new initiatives and launches while fostering entrepreneurial spirit.
• Monitor operations and ensure DOH standards are followed.
• Lead recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of culinarians.
• Maintain front-of-house and back-of-house oversight.
• Provide exceptional service and train concierge roles.
• Communicate pre-shifts and restaurant updates daily.
• Uphold anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Training & mentoring

Communication skills

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Costing software

Inventory software

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen with a focus on culinary excellence and operational leadership. You will train and mentor teams, drive guest experience, and implement DOH-compliant processes while scaling the business.

The role requires 3–5 years of restaurant management, strong leadership, and comfort with technology-driven operations. A dynamic, results-oriented executive chef mindset is essential for success.