Executive Chef at J.T. Commons

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 seasonal on the patio. J.T. Commons is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!

About the Position: In the Executive Chef role, you will direct and oversee all activities of kitchen and directs 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 (Ability Assist)
• 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

ABOUT Newport Restaurant Group: We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for an 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. Really, there’s no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses!  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

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 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