🌊 H-2B LINE COOK OPPORTUNITIES – SUMMER SEASON 2026 (IN-COUNTRY APPLICANTS ONLY)
Newport Restaurant Group – Rhode Island, USA
Season Dates: April 1, 2026 – December 1, 2026
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
✈️ Who Can Apply
This application is specific for those who will be IN COUNTRY looking for an extension for Summer 2026. There is a separate application on our website for OUT OF COUNTRY workers. Please only apply to 1!
🍽️ About the Role
We are looking for skilled and motivated Line Cooks to join our culinary team for the 2026 summer season in beautiful coastal Rhode Island.
As a Line Cook, you’ll prepare, season, and cook a variety of dishes while maintaining our standards for quality, speed, and presentation. You’ll work closely with your team to ensure smooth service and deliver the exceptional dining experience our guests know us for.
This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and take pride in creating high-quality dishes that leave a lasting impression on our guests.
🌟 What We Offer
- 🏠 FREE Housing – fully furnished and located within 2 miles of your work location
- 🛏️ Includes furniture, basic essentials, and air conditioning in shared common areas
- 💰 Competitive Pay: $20/hour
- 🚐 Transportation assistance available for select work locations (The Mooring, 22 Bowen’s, Celeste, and Castle Hill Inn)
- 🎁 Referral Bonus Program – earn a bonus when you refer a friend who completes 60 days of employment with us
🏖️ Why Rhode Island?
Rhode Island is known for its beaches, sailing, fresh seafood, and friendly coastal towns. During your time here, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy life by the ocean, explore historic New England cities, and experience American culture while building your culinary skills.
🏢 About Newport Restaurant Group
Newport Restaurant Group is an employee-owned hospitality company with 17 restaurants across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Our shared mission is simple: to make people happy through great food, beautiful locations, and genuine teamwork.
We believe in caring for our team the same way we care for our guests — with respect, support, and pride in what we do together.
🍴 Possible Work Locations
You may be placed at one of the following waterfront restaurants in Rhode Island:
- Castle Hill Inn – A luxury Relais & Châteaux property overlooking Narragansett Bay
- The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar – Iconic waterfront dining in downtown Newport
- 22 Bowen’s – Premier steak and seafood restaurant on Bowen’s Wharf
- Celeste – Southern European-inspired cuisine in Narragansett
- Boat House – Coastal New England dining with bay views in Tiverton
📩 Join Us
If you’re an experienced cook currently working in the U.S. on an H-2B visa and looking for your next great seasonal opportunity, we’d love to have you on our team.
Apply now to be considered for our H-2B Line Cook positions for the 2026 summer season!
