Sous Chef & Shift Leader - Grow in Culinary Leadership

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary DIG lunch everyday

Commuter Benefits

Opportunities for Growth

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is hiring a Sous Chef to support Restaurant Leaders in delivering culinary and hospitality excellence in our scratch-based kitchen. You will lead during peak service, train teammates, and ensure recipes and standards are followed while mentoring Chefs-In-Training to grow their skills.

You’ll manage prep, inventory, and station workflows, open and close shifts, and uphold DIG’s safety and anti-harassment policies while delivering an outstanding guest experience in a

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in a culinary environment.
• Physical requirements: able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Desire to create exceptional employee and guest experiences.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Elevate and motivate Chefs-In-Training by modeling culinary expertise and hospitality.
• Train teammates on each station following diagrams, pars, and prep procedures.
• Execute seasonal menu offerings with consistency and adherence to recipes and standards.
• Manage prep lists, waste logs, and inventory in coordination with the Chef de Cuisine.
• Learn and use restaurant ordering systems to support appropriate pars for service.
• Lead shift management, deploy tasks, and ensure smooth operations during service.
• Open and close the restaurant using checklists and communication with prior leaders.
• Participate in team-building activities and contribute to Chef’s Table agenda.

Skills

Leadership experience

Food Safety Certification

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is hiring a Sous Chef to support Restaurant Leaders in delivering culinary and hospitality excellence in our scratch-based kitchen. You will lead during peak service, train teammates, and ensure recipes and standards are followed while mentoring Chefs-In-Training to grow their skills.

You’ll manage prep, inventory, and station workflows, open and close shifts, and uphold DIG’s safety and anti-harassment policies while delivering an outstanding guest experience in a