Executive Chef & Restaurant Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks Fully Paid 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 hiring a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen and manage every aspect of the restaurant. You will train, mentor, and develop your teams into future leaders, while driving culinary excellence and efficient operations.

You will oversee PnL, DOH compliance, recruitment, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, growth‑oriented environment. Join a team that values hands‑on leadership and guest‑centric service.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum kitchen or operational restaurant management experience.
• Ability to train and develop teams and leaders.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with restaurant costing and inventory software.
• Department of Health/ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the entire restaurant operation including PnL responsibilities.
• Collaborate on QA processes and convert guest feedback into actionable insights.
• Recruit, hire and onboard new culinarians and develop succession plans.
• Uphold culinary standards and DOH guidelines across front‑ and back‑of‑house.
• Lead and mentor a brigade‑style team and communicate updates daily.

Skills

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Operations mindset

Job description

Dig Inn Restaurant Teams is hiring a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen and manage every aspect of the restaurant. You will train, mentor, and develop your teams into future leaders, while driving culinary excellence and efficient operations.

You will oversee PnL, DOH compliance, recruitment, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, growth‑oriented environment. Join a team that values hands‑on leadership and guest‑centric service.