Restaurant Shift Leader, Upper East Side

Dig Inn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Paid time off

401(k) programming

Parental leave

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in New York is seeking a Sous Chef to elevate culinary standards and support restaurant leaders. As a vital part of the team, you'll train staff, manage shifts, and ensure quality service in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a strong desire for growth. The position offers competitive pay including tips, flexible scheduling, and various employee benefits, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of leadership experience in a culinary environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Desire to create exceptional employee and guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate Chef’s‑in‑Training and model culinary expertise.
• Manage restaurant shift and ensure timely task completion.
• Troubleshoot guest concerns and maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Restaurant Shift Leader, Upper East Side

New York, New York

Sous Chef

$18 - $21 / hour depending on experience + $2-3/hour in tips + MORE BENEFITS!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Sous Chef, you will support our Restaurant Leaders to drive culinary and hospitality excellence in our scratch‑based kitchen. You will master every DIG station, consistently executing recipes, processes, and procedures, and train teammates to elevate the whole restaurant’s standards. You will guide Chefs‑In‑Training, lead during peak service, resolve guest concerns, and serve as a vital resource on culinary and systems best practices. As a leader, you will participate in pre‑shifts, oversee shift management and training, and ensure all tasks are completed on time and to standard. The Sous Chef role is an hourly position and a great opportunity to learn the business and grow with DIG.

YOU WILL:

• Elevate and motivate Chef’s‑in‑Training by modeling culinary expertise, warm hospitality, and a great attitude.
• Train teammates on each station, following station diagrams, pars, and station prep to ensure consistency.
• Demonstrate mastery of every station by consistently executing all seasonal menu offerings.
• Manage prep lists, waste logs and participate in food inventory while keeping the walk‑in fully stocked and organized.
• Learn all restaurant ordering systems to support the CDC in maintaining appropriate pars.
• Run and execute successful restaurant shift management by writing smart deployment, delegating work appropriately, and following scheduled deployment and breaks.
• Open and close the restaurant using checklists and thorough communication with previous leaders.
• Participate in team building through interview shadowing, Chef’s table agenda, providing feedback to CITs, and leading pre‑shift.
• Operate the expeditor/computer station to ensure food presentation and order accuracy for all walk‑in, pick‑up and delivery orders.
• Troubleshoot and create solutions regarding guest concerns, digital ordering, and equipment maintenance.
• Help maintain an “A” letter grade by following Department of Health and DIG food safety standards.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and strictly uphold DIG’s anti‑discrimination & anti‑harassment policies.

YOU HAVE:

• 1+ year leadership experience in a culinary environment.
• The ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Food Safety Certification.
• A desire to create exceptional employee and guest experiences.
• An eye for detail and problem‑solving.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever necessary.
• A desire for growth within our brigade.

WORK PERKS:

Aside from competitive pay, we also offer:

• Opportunities for growth in a team environment.
• Competitive pay and potential to earn tips.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) programming.
• Parental leave.
• Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holidays off.
• Flexible scheduling: part‑time and full‑time hours.

NOTE:

DIG believes in the power of a shared table and is committed to building a culturally inclusive team. Female, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

DIG 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 or military status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, familial status, caregiver or partnership status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state and local law (“Protected Status”).