Newport Restaurant Group
Executive Chef at J.T. Commons (70027)
Newport Restaurant Group, Middletown, Rhode Island, us, 02842
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Executive Chef at J.T. Commons (70027)
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Newport Restaurant Group
J.T. Commons is looking for a Executive Chef to join the team.
A casual spot anchored by an exciting and extensive pizza program and a menu that celebrates everyday favorites, J.T. Commons will offer year‑round dining featuring a large bar and dining room with plenty of space to talk, watch the game, and catch up. Al fresco dining will be offered seasonally on the patio. J.T. Commons is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!
Position In the Executive Chef role, you will direct and oversee all activities of the kitchen and direct training of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient, profitable, safe and sanitary food service.
About You You will have a strong culinary background and be passionate about food and the guest experience.
Essential Duties
Labor and food cost controls as well as budgeting
Menu engineering
Hire, train and develop employees; manage performance and team culture
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation $95,000‑$110,000/Year
Bonus Program eligible
Paid Time Off: vacation, holidays, and personal/sick days
Health, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and HRA options
Life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with an excellent company match
Employee Ownership Opportunities
35% employee dining discount across all NRG locations
Manager’s Dining Card
Wholesale Club Membership reimbursement and PerkSpot discounts
Qualifications
A minimum of 3‑5 years of previous experience as an Executive Chef in a high‑volume establishment.
Culinary Arts degree preferred, but we will hire candidates with exceptional experience.
Must have a flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed.
Skills & Abilities
Strong communication skills
Proven history of high‑quality cuisine, preferably in high volume production of fresh, scratch food.
Experience in cost controls
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift and move 25‑50 pounds
Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships
About Newport Restaurant Group We are proud to be a 100% Employee‑Owned Company. If you decide to join our team, you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll be eligible to become an owner in the company. We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.
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Executive Chef at J.T. Commons (70027)
role at
Newport Restaurant Group
J.T. Commons is looking for a Executive Chef to join the team.
A casual spot anchored by an exciting and extensive pizza program and a menu that celebrates everyday favorites, J.T. Commons will offer year‑round dining featuring a large bar and dining room with plenty of space to talk, watch the game, and catch up. Al fresco dining will be offered seasonally on the patio. J.T. Commons is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!
Position In the Executive Chef role, you will direct and oversee all activities of the kitchen and direct training of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient, profitable, safe and sanitary food service.
About You You will have a strong culinary background and be passionate about food and the guest experience.
Essential Duties
Labor and food cost controls as well as budgeting
Menu engineering
Hire, train and develop employees; manage performance and team culture
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation $95,000‑$110,000/Year
Bonus Program eligible
Paid Time Off: vacation, holidays, and personal/sick days
Health, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and HRA options
Life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with an excellent company match
Employee Ownership Opportunities
35% employee dining discount across all NRG locations
Manager’s Dining Card
Wholesale Club Membership reimbursement and PerkSpot discounts
Qualifications
A minimum of 3‑5 years of previous experience as an Executive Chef in a high‑volume establishment.
Culinary Arts degree preferred, but we will hire candidates with exceptional experience.
Must have a flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed.
Skills & Abilities
Strong communication skills
Proven history of high‑quality cuisine, preferably in high volume production of fresh, scratch food.
Experience in cost controls
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift and move 25‑50 pounds
Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships
About Newport Restaurant Group We are proud to be a 100% Employee‑Owned Company. If you decide to join our team, you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll be eligible to become an owner in the company. We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.
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