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 & Chateaux family, Aurelia offers a tasting menu experience inspired by Rhode Islands seasons, coastline, and farms. Our kitchen is driven by discipline, curiosity, and a deep respect for the worlds 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. Youll 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- its a place to grow, push yourself, and be part of a team thats 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 BJs 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, youll not just be an employee youll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, theres 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:
As part of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux family, Aurelia offers a tasting menu experience inspired by Rhode Islands seasons, coastline, and farms. Our kitchen is driven by discipline, curiosity, and a deep respect for the worlds 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. Youll 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- its a place to grow, push yourself, and be part of a team thats 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 BJs 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, youll not just be an employee youll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, theres 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:
Job ID: 485775729
Originally Posted on: 7/17/2025
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