Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Fully Paid Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401K Program
Phone Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Complimentary Meals
short-term disability

Job Description

The Chef Operator at DIG is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the entire restaurant's operation, encompassing profit and loss oversight, food cost management, labor efficiency, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. This dynamic position requires an individual passionate about culinary excellence and leadership who can motivate and mentor teams in a fast-paced, ever-evolving kitchen environment focused on innovation and scratch-based cooking. The Chef Operator leads with a strategic and systematic viewpoint, managing logistics while fostering an entrepreneurial spirit within their team. Responsibilities include managing the flow of operations, enforcing culinary and Department of Health standards, and spearheading new initiatives to... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 3 to 5 years minimum kitchen or operational restaurant management experience
  • passion for real good food and leadership skills to operate a scratch-based kitchen
  • willingness to roll up sleeves and pitch in whenever needed
  • demonstrated skills to motivate and develop a high-performing team
  • discipline and desire to create systems and organization within fast-changing environments
  • excellent communication skills and an eye for detail
  • strong computer skills
  • ability to learn technological platforms and work systematically with them
  • familiarity with restaurant costing and inventory software
  • ability to perform physical requirements including lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
  • desire for professional improvement and learning
  • drive to network and build strong community ties
  • ability to solve problems effectively
  • Department of Health and/or ServSafe certification

Job Qualifications

  • 3 to 5 years minimum kitchen or operational restaurant management experience
  • passion for real good food and leadership skills to operate a scratch-based kitchen
  • demonstrated ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team
  • discipline and desire to create systems and organization in fast-changing environments
  • excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • strong computer skills with the ability to navigate multiple digital ordering systems
  • ability to learn and work systematically with technological platforms
  • familiarity with restaurant costing and inventory software
  • physical ability to lift frequently up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
  • desire for professional improvement and continuous learning
  • ability to network and build community ties
  • Department of Health and/or ServSafe certification

Job Duties

  • Be responsible for the entire restaurant operation including PnL responsibilities such as food cost management labor efficiency guest experience and building top-line sales
  • Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine on quality assurance processes and convert guest feedback into actionable insights for the team
  • Manage new initiatives and scheduled launches within the restaurant while instilling an entrepreneurial spirit in the team
  • Monitor the operational flow ensuring culinary and Department of Health standards and protocols are followed
  • Manage technology systems and offsite ordering platforms proactively troubleshooting issues
  • Provide exceptional hospitality by interacting with guests and training concierge roles
  • Ensure employee relations conversations are documented and communicated to HR including performance and development discussions
  • Manage recruitment needs by interviewing hiring and onboarding new culinarians
  • Review and collaborate on people development plans with the Field Leadership team to build succession plans
  • Communicate regularly across teams through pre-shifts and meetings to update on goals and initiatives
  • Uphold anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies strictly

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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