Executive Chef

3 days ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Dig Inn Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead our culinary team at DIG Restaurant Teams. As a dynamic leader, you will be responsible for driving culinary excellence, training, and developing your team to achieve new heights in our scratch-based kitchen.

You will be a key member of our leadership team, working closely with the Chef de Cuisine to drive success and report to the Field Leadership Team. Your passion for real, good food and leadership skills will be essential in operating a traditional brigade system and maintaining oversight over all front-of-house and back-of-house operations.

About the Team

Our restaurants run using a traditional brigade system, and as the Executive Chef, you will be the first in command, with a true sense of ownership over your restaurant. You will partner directly with the Chef de Cuisine to drive success and work collaboratively with other restaurant leaders to ensure the restaurant team is well-trained and organized to provide guests with an exceptional experience.

Responsibilities
  • Be responsible for the entire restaurant operation, including PnL responsibilities such as food cost management, labor efficiency, guest experience, and building top-line sales.
  • Handle daily scheduling and P&L responsibility, with accountability for all food and labor costs.
  • Collaborate with the CDC on QA 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 your team to keep them excited and engaged.
  • Monitor the operational flow of the restaurant, ensuring culinary, Covid, and DOH standards and protocols are being followed and executed.
  • Manage all problems with technology, systems, and/or offsite ordering platforms, being proactive in troubleshooting and handling all moving pieces with ease.
  • Complete reporting and documentation functions to provide consistent information and feedback to our leadership team.
  • Be the face of hospitality, interacting with guests and delivery drivers to provide exceptional service and training up concierge roles in the restaurant to do the same.
  • Achieve and maintain Department of Health Standards, holding your team accountable and role-modeling cleanliness from your tactics organizing the kitchen and all stations.
  • Ensure all employee relations conversations are properly documented and communicated to HR, including performance and GROW model conversations.
  • Manage recruitment needs for your restaurant by proactively interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new culinarians.
  • Review and collaborate on people development plans with the Field Leadership team to build thoughtful succession plans.
  • Conduct Pre-shifts and Chefs tables with your restaurant team to keep them informed on updates and new restaurant goals.
  • Communicate verbally and digitally on a daily basis across various systemic and organizational platforms, such as Google Drive, Deputy, Slack, Wrike, Revel, Paycom, etc., in a timely manner.
  • Strictly uphold Dig's anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.
Requirements
  • 5 years minimum kitchen or operational restaurant management experience.
  • A passion for real, good food and the leadership skills to operate a scratch-based, every-changing kitchen.
  • The willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in whenever and wherever necessary.
  • The demonstrated skills to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
  • The discipline and desire to create systems and organization within fast-changing environments.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills, able to navigate multiple digital ordering systems with ease.
  • Ability to learn technological platforms and work systematically with them.
  • Familiarity with restaurant costing and inventory software.
  • An eye for detail.
  • The ability to perform physical requirements of the position, including frequently lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • The desire for professional improvement and the process of learning.
  • The drive to network and build strong ties in your restaurant's community.
  • The ability to take many variables to find the best solution to a problem.
  • An organized approach to achieving team goals.
  • Proven tactics to successful operations in an evolving environment.
  • Department of Health and/or ServSafe certification.
Work Perks
  • Phone reimbursement.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Complimentary DIG meals every day.

At Dig Food Group, we are building a better food system for everyone by sourcing, cooking, and serving delicious food every day. We believe in the power of a shared table to bring people together and are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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