Culinary Management Development Program — Fast Track to Sous Chef

Newport Restaurant Group; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining Discount

Dining Card Program

Employee Ownership

Job summary

Newport Restaurant Group in Warwick, RI is launching a selective Culinary Management Development Program (CMDP), a 23-week, on-the-job leadership training for culinary school graduates aiming for restaurant leadership. Participants receive hands-on kitchen experience, structured leadership training, and real-time operational responsibility.

The program leads to titles like Sous Chef and a path along the Culinary Career Ladder within a 100% employee-owned company offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible to work days, nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Currently enrolled in a collegiate culinary program, or graduated within the last 12 months.
• Complete the application in full and include an academic letter of reference.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 23-week CMDP with hands-on culinary training and leadership development.
• Learn food prep, ordering, inventory, storage and quality standards.
• Progress along Newport Restaurant Group's Culinary Career Ladder and assume manager-on-duty duties.

Skills

Strong interpersonal & communication

Ability to stand for long periods

Lift/move 25-50 pounds

Collaborative team approach

Flexible schedule

Education

Culinary program enrollment or recent grad

Job description

Newport Restaurant Group in Warwick, RI is launching a selective Culinary Management Development Program (CMDP), a 23-week, on-the-job leadership training for culinary school graduates aiming for restaurant leadership. Participants receive hands-on kitchen experience, structured leadership training, and real-time operational responsibility.

The program leads to titles like Sous Chef and a path along the Culinary Career Ladder within a 100% employee-owned company offering comprehensive benefits.