Executive Sous Chef at 22 Bowens (61688)

Newport Restaurant Group; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Newport is seeking an Executive Sous Chef with strong culinary skills to manage kitchen operations at their renowned steakhouse. This role offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and excellent benefits, including opportunities for employee ownership in a vibrant and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Sick, Holiday, and Vacation paid time off

Excellent health, dental and vision benefits

401k match

35% dining discount

Employee Ownership Opportunities

Fully paid BJ’s membership

Manager’s Dining Card

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine.
• Flexible schedule for days, nights, weekends, and holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and private dining activities.
• Oversee food preparation quality checks and guest experience.
• Develop and mentor back-of-house employees.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

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22 Bowen's is looking for an Executive Sous Chef to join the team. We are looking for someone with strong cooking experience.

$5,000 sign-on bonus!!

22 Bowen’s is Rhode Island's Prime Steakhouse; evoking Newport’s charm and sense of place as the City by the Sea’s premier waterfront dining destination. A restaurant defined by its casual elegance, indulgent food, classic drinks and warm, animated hospitality. During the iconic summer season, we open Portside, our open-air bar where guests enjoy dining on Newport’s harbor front. 22 Bowen's is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!

About the Position: In the Executive Sous Chef role, you will be part of a passionate culinary team and will work with the Executive Chef to oversee and lead the daily operations.

About You: You have a passion for cooking, ingredients, and technique. This position is perfect for a motivated culinarian, with high volume experience, who is looking to grow their career.

Essential Duties

• Daily management of kitchen operations and coordination of all kitchen activities including private dining
• Daily monitoring of prep production and quality checks of all mise en place prior to service
• Ensures a quality guest experience through oversight of employees preparing and cooking food
• Ongoing development and of BOH employees and kitchen supervisory positions
• Assist with inventory and purchasing/storage
  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of previous experience as an Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a full-service establishment is required
• 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 leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships and manage staff at all levels
• 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
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive compensation $71,000-$77,000/Year!
• Sick, Holiday, and Vacation paid time off
• Excellent health, dental and vision benefits with a flex spending account option
• HRA
• Ability Assist (EAP)
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Great 401k match
• Employee Ownership Opportunities
• 35% discount when dining in our locations
• Perk spot options
• Fully paid BJ’s membership
• Manager’s Dining Card
  
  

Bonus paid after training at 90 days of employment.

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 you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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