Sous Chef, Rittenhouse Square

DIG INN Chefs-In-Training • Philadelphia, PA

5d • $18 - $21

About The Position

The Sous Chef supports restaurant leaders in delivering culinary and hospitality excellence in a scratch-based kitchen. This hourly leadership role involves mastering every station, consistently executing recipes and procedures, training teammates, leading during peak service, and helping resolve guest concerns. The Sous Chef participates in pre-shifts, shift management, and training, and is accountable for ensuring restaurant tasks are completed on time and to standard. It is an opportunity to learn the business and grow with DIG.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of leadership experience in a culinary environment.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including frequently lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Desire to create exceptional employee and guest experiences.
• Attention to detail and ability to solve challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to pitch in wherever necessary.
• Desire to grow within the brigade.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and guide Chefs-in-Training by modeling culinary expertise, warm hospitality, and a positive attitude.
• Train teammates on each station, using station diagrams, pars, and station preparation to maintain consistency.
• Execute seasonal menu offerings at every station according to recipes, procedures, and The Pantry standards.
• Manage prep lists and waste logs, participate in food inventory, and coordinate with the Chef de Cuisine to keep the walk-in stocked and organized.
• Learn restaurant ordering systems for food, paper, and other supplies, and support the Chef de Cuisine in maintaining appropriate service pars.
• Manage restaurant shifts by creating deployment plans, delegating work, and following scheduled deployment and breaks.
• Open and close the restaurant using checklists and communicate with prior-day leaders to prepare for shifts.
• Contribute to team building through interview shadowing, Chef’s Table agenda input, feedback to Chefs-in-Training, and leading pre-shift.
• Operate the expeditor/computer station to ensure presentation and order accuracy for walk-in, pickup, and delivery orders.
• Troubleshoot guest concerns, digital ordering, and equipment maintenance, and develop solutions.
• Maintain the restaurant’s “A” letter grade by following Department of Health and DIG food safety standards.
• Uphold DIG’s anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $18–$21 per hour depending on experience, plus potential tips of $2–$3 per hour.
• Opportunities for growth in a team environment.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) programming.
• Parental leave.
• Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays off.
• Flexible scheduling with part-time and full-time hours available.
• Complimentary DIG lunch every day.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed