Chef de Cuisine - Lead Coastal Kitchen & Menu

Newport Restaurant Group; Tiverton (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Sick/Holiday/Vacation)

Bonus program

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401k match

Employee ownership

NRG Dining Card

35% dining discount

EAP

Wholesaler club reimbursement

Tenure program

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Boat House Restaurant, part of Newport Restaurant Group in Tiverton, RI, seeks a Chef de Cuisine to own the food program and lead daily kitchen operations on evenings and weekends. You will write menus, develop recipes, train staff, and ensure quality that reflects our coastal cuisine.

Competitive salary range is $90,000–$110,000 with benefits, 401k match, and employee ownership opportunities. This role emphasizes local procurement, cost control, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as Executive Sous Chef or equivalent role
• 5+ years kitchen experience or equivalent
• Culinary degree preferred; equivalent experience considered

Responsibilities

• Lead menu development and daily specials
• Oversee BOH and ensure quality/consistency
• Train cooks and supervise kitchen operations
• Assist with menu costing and procurement

Skills

Menu development

Team leadership

Food cost control

Staff training

Seafood expertise

Quality assurance

Communication

Line cooking

Kitchen teamwork

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kitchen management software

Job description

The Boat House Restaurant, part of Newport Restaurant Group in Tiverton, RI, seeks a Chef de Cuisine to own the food program and lead daily kitchen operations on evenings and weekends. You will write menus, develop recipes, train staff, and ensure quality that reflects our coastal cuisine.

Competitive salary range is $90,000–$110,000 with benefits, 401k match, and employee ownership opportunities. This role emphasizes local procurement, cost control, and guest satisfaction.