Restaurant Shift Leader & Sous Chef — Grow, Lead, Earn Tips

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth in a team

Competitive pay with tips

Paid Time Off

401K program

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible scheduling

Complimentary DIG lunch

Commuter benefits

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is hiring a Sous Chef in New York to support leaders, master DIG stations, and elevate kitchen operations. You will train and lead during peak service, ensure recipe adherence, and uphold food safety standards while mentoring staff across stations.

This hourly role offers growth opportunities, competitive pay with tips, and benefits. Join a team focused on hospitality, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a busy scratch-based kitchen.

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in a culinary environment.
• The ability to perform physical requirements of the position (frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds).
• Food Safety Certification.
• A desire to create exceptional employee & guest experiences.
• An eye for detail and solving challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever necessary.
• A desire for growth in our brigade.

Responsibilities

• Elevate and motivate Chef’s‑in‑Training by modeling culinary expertise, hospitality, and a positive attitude.
• Train teammates on each station, following diagrams and prep to ensure consistency.
• Demonstrate mastery of every station by executing seasonal menu offerings per recipes and standards.
• Manage prep lists, waste logs, and participate in inventory with the Chef de Cuisine for a stocked walk‑in.
• Learn restaurant ordering systems to support pars for service.
• Lead shift management with smart deployment and delegated tasks.
• Open and close the restaurant using checklists and clear communication with prior leaders.
• Participate in team building, interview shadowing, and preshift leadership.
• Operate expeditor/computer stations to ensure order accuracy for walk‑ins, pickups, and deliveries.
• Troubleshoot guest concerns, digital ordering, and equipment maintenance.
• Help maintain health and safety standards and anti‑discrimination policies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Culinary training

Food safety

Team training

Communication skills

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is hiring a Sous Chef in New York to support leaders, master DIG stations, and elevate kitchen operations. You will train and lead during peak service, ensure recipe adherence, and uphold food safety standards while mentoring staff across stations.

This hourly role offers growth opportunities, competitive pay with tips, and benefits. Join a team focused on hospitality, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a busy scratch-based kitchen.