Sous Chef: Shift Leader & Mentor

The Press Club Grill; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary DIG lunch everyday

Commuter Benefits

Opportunities for Growth

Job summary

Dig Food Group's Sous Chef position is a fast-paced, scratch-based kitchen role offering growth and leadership opportunities. You will coach Chefs-In-Training, master every DIG station, and ensure recipes, procedures, and standards are consistently met.

As a kitchen leader, you’ll manage prep, inventory, and line execution during peak service while upholding food safety and teamwork. This hourly role provides hands-on learning and development within our brigade-style service.

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in a culinary environment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks (lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally 50).
• Food Safety Certification.
• Desire to develop cooks and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Elevate and motivate Chefs-In-Training by modeling culinary expertise.
• Train teammates on each station with diagrams, pars and prep.
• Demonstrate mastery by executing seasonal recipes per standards.
• Manage prep lists, waste logs, and assist with inventory.
• Learn restaurant ordering systems to support supply pars.
• Lead shift management and deployment planning.
• Open and close the restaurant using checklists and communication.
• Support team building and provide feedback to CITs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Physical ability

Food Safety Certification

Guest focus

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mentorship

Willingness to pitch in

Job description

Dig Food Group's Sous Chef position is a fast-paced, scratch-based kitchen role offering growth and leadership opportunities. You will coach Chefs-In-Training, master every DIG station, and ensure recipes, procedures, and standards are consistently met.

As a kitchen leader, you’ll manage prep, inventory, and line execution during peak service while upholding food safety and teamwork. This hourly role provides hands-on learning and development within our brigade-style service.