Kitchen Shift Leader: Grow, Lead & Elevate Cuisine

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Tips

Paid time off

401K programming

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible scheduling

Free DIG lunch

Commuter benefits

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams in Stamford, CT is hiring a Sous Chef to support Restaurant Leaders and drive culinary excellence in our scratch-based kitchen. You will master every DIG station, train teammates, and lead during peak service while upholding food safety standards and our policies.

This hourly role offers growth, opportunities for tips, paid time off, and a supportive team environment as you advance with the DIG brand.

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in a culinary environment.
• Ability to perform physical duties (lifting up to 25–50 lbs).
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Desire for growth within the DIG brigade.

Responsibilities

• Lead during shifts, model culinary excellence and hospitality.
• Train teammates on every station per recipes and standards.
• Ensure timely prep, inventory, and waste logs.
• Manage deployment and breaks for smooth service.
• Open and close the restaurant with checklists.
• Support guest satisfaction and issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership experience

Food safety knowledge

Team training

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams in Stamford, CT is hiring a Sous Chef to support Restaurant Leaders and drive culinary excellence in our scratch-based kitchen. You will master every DIG station, train teammates, and lead during peak service while upholding food safety standards and our policies.

This hourly role offers growth, opportunities for tips, paid time off, and a supportive team environment as you advance with the DIG brand.