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Newport Restaurant Group

Executive Chef at J.T. Commons (70027)

Newport Restaurant Group, Middletown, Rhode Island, us, 02842

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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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