Executive Chef | Polished Casual Restaurant
Newport, Rhode Island
FULL_TIME | USD 130000.00 - 150000.00 YEAR

Executive Chef: Run the Line, Own the Kitchen, Shape the Menu


Your kitchen, your standards, your stamp on every plate.


This high-volume, full-service Polished Casual restaurant needs a chef who thrives when the dining room is full and the tickets keep coming. You will lead the kitchen, build a strong culture, and turn consistent execution into a guest experience people talk about. If you love the energy of a busy service, this is your stage.


Why You'll Love This Opportunity



  • Salary of $130,000 to $150,000 per year, plus bonus potential

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

  • 401(k) retirement plan to help you plan ahead

  • Paid Time Off to rest and recharge

  • Real leadership authority over a high-volume kitchen and its culture


What You'll Do



  • Lead every shift on the line during peak service

  • Develop and execute menu items with consistent quality

  • Control food cost, labor, ordering, and inventory

  • Hire, train, and coach sous chefs and line cooks

  • Maintain top standards for food safety and sanitation


What We're Looking For



  • Proven experience as an Executive Chef in high-volume dining

  • Strong command of scratch cooking and polished casual cuisine

  • Confident leader who builds loyal, motivated kitchen teams

  • Solid skills in P&L, food cost, and scheduling

  • Calm under pressure, with a hands-on, guest-focused mindset


If you are ready to step into a kitchen built for a leader like you, apply today and let's talk.