CHEF DE PARTIE @ CASTLE HILL INN - AURELIA (Newport)

Aurelia, the fine dining restaurant at Castle Hill Inn, is seeking a Chef de Partie with a serious commitment to culinary excellence. This is an ideal opportunity for culinarians who are passionate about high-end ingredients, refined technique, and working alongside chefs who care deeply about their craft. As part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux family, Aurelia offers a tasting menu experience inspired by Rhode Island’s seasons, coastline, and farms. Our kitchen is driven by discipline, curiosity, and a deep respect for the world’s best ingredients- from pristine local shellfish and heritage meats to globally celebrated delicacies. A key part of our identity is our on-site culinary garden, which provides the kitchen with daily harvests of herbs, edible flowers, and seasonal produce. You’ll work directly with ingredients that are grown just steps from the line- learning not only how to use them, but how to appreciate their origin and seasonality. This is more than a job- it’s a place to grow, push yourself, and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of New England fine dining. About the Position: The Fine Dining Chef de Partie will be responsible for daily prep and production of items within the kitchen. This position reports directly to the Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef on duty. About You: You have a passion for cooking, ingredients, and technique. This position is perfect for a motivated individual with management and interpersonal skills. Essential Duties: • Execute precise, beautiful plates on your station during service • Master mise en place, prep, and systems that support consistency and excellence • Collaborate with a talented, driven team in a high-performance kitchen environment • Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety Qualifications: • Must have flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed • 2+ years of experience in a fine dining or upscale restaurant kitchen • Culinary degree preferred, but not required Skills & Abilities: • A hunger to learn, improve, and contribute at a high level • A deep respect for ingredients, technique, and team • Strong fundamentals- knife skills, station management, time awareness • A positive, humble attitude and a desire to build a long-term path in fine dining • Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills • 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 - $22-25/Hour • 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 • Short term disability (MA only) • Great 401k match • Employee Ownership Opportunities • 35% discount when dining in our locations • Perk spot options • Fully paid BJ’s membership 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. Apply Here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=545880&clientkey=54E0670E3A7A5FD5986C2FCCFEB164F1