Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Train Teams, Elevate Service

Dig Inn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Tips earned on top of pay

Paid Time Off

401K

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Dig Inn is seeking a Sous Chef to support Restaurant Leaders in driving culinary and hospitality excellence in our scratch-based kitchen. You will master every DIG station, train teammates, lead during peak service, and uphold food safety standards while serving as a role model for the team.

You will participate in pre-shifts, shift management, training, and ensure tasks are completed on time and to DIG’s standards. This hourly role offers growth opportunities within the restaurant team.

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in a culinary environment.
• Food Safety Certification is required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (lifting up to 25–50 pounds) and stand during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Elevate and motivate Chef’s-in-Training by modeling culinary excellence and hospitality.
• Train teammates on each station following diagrams and prep standards.
• Demonstrate mastery of all stations and ensure consistent execution of seasonal menus.
• Manage prep lists, waste logs, and assist in food inventory with the team.
• Learn restaurant ordering systems to support inventory and service.
• Run shift management and delegate tasks to ensure timely service.

Skills

Leadership experience

Food Safety Certification

Excellent communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Dig Inn is seeking a Sous Chef to support Restaurant Leaders in driving culinary and hospitality excellence in our scratch-based kitchen. You will master every DIG station, train teammates, lead during peak service, and uphold food safety standards while serving as a role model for the team.

You will participate in pre-shifts, shift management, training, and ensure tasks are completed on time and to DIG’s standards. This hourly role offers growth opportunities within the restaurant team.