Sous Chef - Lead, Train & Elevate a Scratch Kitchen

Dig Inn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tips eligible

Paid Time Off

401K programming

Parental leave

Holidays Off

Flexible Scheduling: Part Time and FT

Job summary

Dig Inn in Philadelphia is seeking a Sous Chef to support restaurant leaders and drive culinary excellence in a scratch-based kitchen. You will lead shifts, train Chefs-In-Training, and ensure consistent execution of recipes and standards.

You will manage prep, inventory, and order systems while maintaining high hospitality and food-safety standards. This hourly role offers growth and opportunities to advance within the Dig Inn team.

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in a culinary environment.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Ability to perform physical tasks (lift up to 25–50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Elevate and motivate Chef’s-in-Training by modeling culinary expertise, warm hospitality, and a great attitude.
• Train teammates on each station, following diagrams, pars, and prep guidance for consistency.
• Demonstrate mastery of every station by executing seasonal offerings per recipes and standards.
• Manage prep lists, waste logs, and inventory; coordinate with Chef de Cuisine for a stocked walk-in.
• Learn restaurant ordering systems to support pars for service.
• Lead shift management by smart deployment and delegation.
• Open/close the restaurant with checklists and smooth handoffs from prior shifts.
• Participate in team-building, shadowing, and giving feedback to trainees.
• Operate expeditor/computer station for accurate order fulfillment.
• Troubleshoot guest concerns, digital ordering, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain A-grade by following health and DIG safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Hospitality

Food Safety

Job description

Dig Inn in Philadelphia is seeking a Sous Chef to support restaurant leaders and drive culinary excellence in a scratch-based kitchen. You will lead shifts, train Chefs-In-Training, and ensure consistent execution of recipes and standards.

You will manage prep, inventory, and order systems while maintaining high hospitality and food-safety standards. This hourly role offers growth and opportunities to advance within the Dig Inn team.