Lead Sous Chef - Growth, Tips & Flexible Hours

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Potential to earn tips

Paid Time Off

401K programming

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible Scheduling

DIG lunch

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Sous Chef in Bethesda to support restaurant leaders in delivering culinary and hospitality excellence in a scratch-based kitchen. You will train and guide Chef-in-Training, execute recipes and standards, manage prep and inventory, and lead during peak service while upholding food safety and DIG policies.

The role offers growth and exposure to a fast-paced team. You will oversee station mastery, assist with ordering systems, and ensure consistent,

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in a culinary environment.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to grow in our brigade.
• Ability to manage tasks and guide team during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Elevate and motivate Chef’s-in-Training by modeling culinary expertise and hospitality.
• Train teammates on each station, following diagrams and prep standards.
• Demonstrate mastery of all stations by executing seasonal menu offerings.
• Manage prep lists, waste logs and participate in food inventory.
• Learn restaurant ordering systems to support pars and stock.
• Run and execute shift management with deployment and breaks.
• Open and close the restaurant using checklists and cross-team communication.
• Lead preshift and contribute to Chef’s table agenda.

Skills

Leadership experience

Food safety

Communication skills

Team training

Attention to detail

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Sous Chef in Bethesda to support restaurant leaders in delivering culinary and hospitality excellence in a scratch-based kitchen. You will train and guide Chef-in-Training, execute recipes and standards, manage prep and inventory, and lead during peak service while upholding food safety and DIG policies.

The role offers growth and exposure to a fast-paced team. You will oversee station mastery, assist with ordering systems, and ensure consistent,