Kitchen Shift Leader & Chef Mentor

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Tips potential

Paid Time Off

401K program

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible scheduling

DIG lunch

Commuter benefits

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Sous Chef in our Philadelphia kitchen to support restaurant leaders and drive culinary excellence. You will master every DIG station, mentor trainees, and lead during peak service while upholding food safety standards and DIG policies.

You will participate in pre-shifts, shift management, training, and open/close procedures, helping ensure on‑time, high‑quality meals across all service modes.

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in a culinary environment.
• Ability to perform physical requirements (lift up to 25 lb; up to 50 lb occasionally).
• Food Safety Certification.
• Desire to create exceptional employee & guest experiences.
• An eye for detail and problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever necessary.
• Desire for growth in our brigade.

Responsibilities

• Lead training on each station, following diagrams, pars, and prep to ensure consistency.
• Model culinary expertise and hospitality, elevating team performance.
• Demonstrate mastery of every station by executing seasonal menus per The Pantry standards.
• Manage prep lists, waste logs and assist in inventory with the Chef de Cuisine.
• Learn restaurant ordering systems to support appropriate pars for service.
• Run shift management with deployment and delegation of tasks.
• Open and close the restaurant using checklists and cross‑shift communication.
• Participate in team building, interview shadowing, and preshift activities.
• Operate expeditor/computer station to ensure order accuracy for all orders.
• Troubleshoot guest concerns, digital ordering, and equipment maintenance.
• Help maintain “A” grade by following health and DIG safety standards.
• Uphold anti-discrimination & anti-harassment policies.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Staff training

Station mastery

Inventory management

Communication

Guest service

Mentoring

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Sous Chef in our Philadelphia kitchen to support restaurant leaders and drive culinary excellence. You will master every DIG station, mentor trainees, and lead during peak service while upholding food safety standards and DIG policies.

You will participate in pre-shifts, shift management, training, and open/close procedures, helping ensure on‑time, high‑quality meals across all service modes.