Restaurant Shift Leader & Culinary Mentor

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Tip potential

Paid time off

401K programming

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible scheduling

Free DIG lunch

Commuter benefits

Job summary

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training in Ardmore, OK is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support Restaurant Leaders in a scratch kitchen. You will train, lead shifts, ensure recipe execution, and mentor Chefs-in-Training while upholding food safety standards and brand procedures.

You’ll manage prep, inventory, and line stations, help with ordering systems, and open/close shifts with clear communication. This role offers growth, competitive pay, and benefits in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in a culinary environment.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Ability to perform physical requirements (lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally 50 lbs).
• Desire to create exceptional employee & guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Elevate and motivate Chefs-in-Training by modeling culinary expertise and hospitality.
• Train teammates on each station following diagrams and prep standards.
• Demonstrate mastery of every station by executing seasonal menus.
• Manage prep lists, waste logs and inventory with the Chef de Cuisine.
• Run and execute shift management and open/close procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Communication

Training

Expeditor systems

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Expeditor systems

Job description

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training in Ardmore, OK is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support Restaurant Leaders in a scratch kitchen. You will train, lead shifts, ensure recipe execution, and mentor Chefs-in-Training while upholding food safety standards and brand procedures.

You’ll manage prep, inventory, and line stations, help with ordering systems, and open/close shifts with clear communication. This role offers growth, competitive pay, and benefits in a team-focused environment.