M Street, Downtown DC Restaurant Team

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Tips included

Paid time off

401K program

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is hiring in Washington, DC for cooks who love real food and want to grow their culinary skills. You will prepare ingredients, learn multiple kitchen stations, and interact with guests about menu offerings and seasonality. Join a team focused on quality, speed, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong work ethic, and opportunities to advance in a scratch-based kitchen with supportive leadership and clear safety standards.

Qualifications

• A passion for real, good food and a desire to learn culinary practices and skills.
• Ability to demonstrate and execute a strong work ethic.
• Team-oriented focus with appreciation for colleagues and restaurant success.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire for growth in the brigade and culinary career.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, grains using recipes as a guide.
• Gain exposure to garde manger, grill, roast, market line, guest concierge and delivery/packout.
• Describe menu offerings, seasonality and ingredients to guests to enhance their dining experience.
• Support the team during peak and off-peak service by pitching in where needed.
• Move and multi-task in the kitchen for extended periods; comply with safety standards.
• Maintain DIG INN’s food safety standards and uphold anti-discrimination policies.

Skills

Passion for real food

Strong work ethic

Team-oriented

Excellent communication

Growth-minded

Job description

$17.95 - $18.50 / hour depending on experience + $2-3/hour in tips + MORE BENEFITS!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The next generation of chefs are evolving in DIG INN restaurants. Our scratch based kitchens are built around people with a true passion for real good food. We teach individuals who are excited to share their enthusiasm for food and transform them into skilled chefs. You will advance and gain the ability to work with food, develop leadership skills, and stay sharp in our fast-pace culinary environment. If you are seeking a community where education, purpose, and taste matter, we encourage you to join our fa(r)m.

YOU WILL:

• Prep, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, grains etc using recipes as a guide and taste buds for validation.
• Gain exposure to different stations within the DIG INN kitchen including but not limited to garde manger, grill, roast, market line, guest concierge and delivery/packout.
• Speak to current menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients with guests - making their day as you provide them with a delicious scratch-made meal (aka: marketbowl).
• Work to support the team during peak and off peak service, by pitching in wherever and whenever necessary.
• Multi-task and move in the kitchen for extended periods of time. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Help to maintain the "A" lettergrade by following Department of Health and DIG INN food safety standards.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and strictly uphold DIG INN’s anti-discrimination & anti-harassment policies.
• Go home feeling fulfilled knowing you are a part of a bigger mission to rebuild the food system.

YOU HAVE:

• A passion for real, good food and a desire to learn culinary practices and skills.
• The ability to demonstrate and execute a strong work ethic.
• The ability to perform physical requirements of the position (frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds). These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
• The ability to perform other physical requirements such as seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
• A team-oriented focus. You have a deep appreciation for the people you work with and help to support the restaurant’s success.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A desire to create exceptional employee & guest experiences.
• An eye for detail and solving challenges.
• A desire for growth in our brigade.

WORK PERKS:

Aside from the standard job description fare (competitive pay) we also offer:

• Opportunities for GROWTH in a TEAM environment
• Competitive Pay & potential to earn tips
• Paid Time Off
• 401K programming
• Parental leave
• Thanksgiving, Christmas and other Holidays Off
• Flexible Scheduling: Part Time and Full Time Hours

NOTE:

DIG INN believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. Female, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply

Additional Role Note:

The duties of this position may change from time to time. DIG INN reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Dig Inn or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

DIG INN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ancestry, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related condition, unemployment status, gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender dysphoria, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, disability, covered veteran and/or military status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, familial status as that term is described under the New York State Human Rights Law, caregiver or partnership status as those terms are defined under the New York City Human Rights Law (if you are employed in New York City) or other protected status or any other characteristic as protected under applicable federal, state and local law ("Protected Status").