Chef Jobs in Rhode Island
Chef jobs in Rhode Island are consistently active, with demand concentrated in the state's robust hospitality, fine dining, and institutional food service sectors and openings at every level from line cook to executive chef. The heaviest hiring happens in and around Providence, Newport, and Narragansett, where anchors like Amica Mutual, Johnson and Wales University, and the Graduate Hotels properties maintain sustained culinary staffing needs. The most sought-after specialties are farm-to-table cuisine, seafood cookery, and banquet and events production, reflecting Rhode Island's coastal identity and conference hospitality market. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Who We Are
Level99 is a sprawling playground designed for adults with over 50 life-sized mini-games where Players dodge axes, crack puzzles, and outsmart real-world challenges. Each game lasts about 1-4 minutes and is built for 2-6 people to play together. One ticket to Level99 unlocks access to all of our games including Challenge Rooms, Player-vs-Player duels, and an art scavenger hunt. We save your progress each time you play so you can earn rewards and climb our coveted leaderboard. Alongside the games, Level99 offers a full-service bar and award-winning restaurant - featuring scratch-cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL, King of Prussia, PA, Paramus, NJ, and Raleigh, NC. Level99 is backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects ranging from 5 Wits to Walt Disney Imagineering.
Overview
The role of Chef de Partie is to support the Chef de Cuisine & Sous Chefs in the successful day to day BOH operations. This “on the field captain” position is proficient at all positions on the line and in prep, and sets an example for, and actively works with, other line and prep cooks on food safety, adherence to specifications, cleanliness, organization and overall structure of each shift.
Responsibilities
- Primary role as BOH Event Captain, working closely with CDC, Sous Chef, and event team to ensure successful event execution
- Works with the team to make sure stations are stocked for the next shift coming in. If stations are at risk of not being fully stocked before the next shift comes in, it is your responsibility to assist in stocking them
- Assist CDC and Sous Chef to ensure lines cooks are completing prep sheets properly for next shift/day
- Running Expo as needed when CDC and/or Sous Chef are not available or present
- Walk in organization and cleanliness
- Communicates with CDC and Sous Chef on appropriate corrective action to staff members on spec adherence and/or nonproductivity
- Assisting in prep as needed
- Checking dish chemicals are full and being properly utilized
- Making sure all food prepped that day is packaged or wrapped for the night (Should be delegated, but needs to be done)
- Tracking and Covering breaks as needed
- Following through with any cleaning tasks assigned to the team members on shift
- Noting any shift notes in the manager log when CDC and or Sous Chef not present
- Works with BOH leadership team on assigning and timely execution of Jolt Checklists
- Ensuring ticket times of 15 minutes or less during lunch service, during dinner service ensuring that food is consistently moving and ticket times remain around 15-18 minutes or less
- Other duties, as assigned
Must-have Skills
- Minimum 5 years as a line cook or prep cook level, in a high-volume F&B business
- High School education or equivalent or B.S. in Hospitality Management, Culinary, or other related degree
- ServSafe Certified
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, ever changing work environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- High integrity and professionalism
- A positive, joyful, upbeat and energetic attitude - leading by example
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which will include days, nights, weekends and holidays as well as emergency responsiveness as required
- Able to work 8 hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs
- Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Other Desirable (but Not Necessary) Skills & Experience Include
- Multilingual
While we don’t expect a candidate to have deep experience in all of the above, we’re looking for someone with the passion and capability to learn quickly in the areas that are new!
YOU MIGHT BE A FIT ON THE LEVEL99 TEAM IF YOU…
- Like to laugh, would be described as a "low maintenance, low drama" person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work
- Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job
- Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time
- Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling, and likes to "get it done now"
Level99 is an E-Verify employer.
Who We Are
Level99 is a sprawling playground designed for adults with over 50 life-sized mini-games where Players dodge axes, crack puzzles, and outsmart real-world challenges. Each game lasts about 1-4 minutes and is built for 2-6 people to play together. One ticket to Level99 unlocks access to all of our games including Challenge Rooms, Player-vs-Player duels, and an art scavenger hunt. We save your progress each time you play so you can earn rewards and climb our coveted leaderboard. Alongside the games, Level99 offers a full-service bar and award-winning restaurant - featuring scratch-cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL, King of Prussia, PA, Paramus, NJ, and Raleigh, NC. Level99 is backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects ranging from 5 Wits to Walt Disney Imagineering.
Overview
The role of Chef de Partie is to support the Chef de Cuisine & Sous Chefs in the successful day to day BOH operations. This “on the field captain” position is proficient at all positions on the line and in prep, and sets an example for, and actively works with, other line and prep cooks on food safety, adherence to specifications, cleanliness, organization and overall structure of each shift.
Responsibilities
- Primary role as BOH Event Captain, working closely with CDC, Sous Chef, and event team to ensure successful event execution
- Works with the team to make sure stations are stocked for the next shift coming in. If stations are at risk of not being fully stocked before the next shift comes in, it is your responsibility to assist in stocking them
- Assist CDC and Sous Chef to ensure lines cooks are completing prep sheets properly for next shift/day
- Running Expo as needed when CDC and/or Sous Chef are not available or present
- Walk in organization and cleanliness
- Communicates with CDC and Sous Chef on appropriate corrective action to staff members on spec adherence and/or nonproductivity
- Assisting in prep as needed
- Checking dish chemicals are full and being properly utilized
- Making sure all food prepped that day is packaged or wrapped for the night (Should be delegated, but needs to be done)
- Tracking and Covering breaks as needed
- Following through with any cleaning tasks assigned to the team members on shift
- Noting any shift notes in the manager log when CDC and or Sous Chef not present
- Works with BOH leadership team on assigning and timely execution of Jolt Checklists
- Ensuring ticket times of 15 minutes or less during lunch service, during dinner service ensuring that food is consistently moving and ticket times remain around 15-18 minutes or less
- Other duties, as assigned
Must-have Skills
- Minimum 5 years as a line cook or prep cook level, in a high-volume F&B business
- High School education or equivalent or B.S. in Hospitality Management, Culinary, or other related degree
- ServSafe Certified
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, ever changing work environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- High integrity and professionalism
- A positive, joyful, upbeat and energetic attitude - leading by example
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which will include days, nights, weekends and holidays as well as emergency responsiveness as required
- Able to work 8 hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs
- Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Other Desirable (but Not Necessary) Skills & Experience Include
- Multilingual
While we don’t expect a candidate to have deep experience in all of the above, we’re looking for someone with the passion and capability to learn quickly in the areas that are new!
YOU MIGHT BE A FIT ON THE LEVEL99 TEAM IF YOU…
- Like to laugh, would be described as a "low maintenance, low drama" person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work
- Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job
- Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time
- Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling, and likes to "get it done now"
Level99 is an E-Verify employer.
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What Rhode Island Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chef jobs across Rhode Island.
- Completed culinary degree or diploma from an accredited program recognized in Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Department of Health food handler certification or ServSafe equivalent required
- Proven experience in a high-volume or fine dining kitchen environment
- Demonstrated proficiency in menu development and food cost management
- Ability to lead and train kitchen staff during service
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and allergen protocols
Chef Jobs in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a chef in Rhode Island?
Most chefs in Rhode Island build their path through a combination of formal culinary training and a Rhode Island Department of Health food handler certification, which is required for anyone working with food in a commercial kitchen. Culinary programs at Johnson and Wales University in Providence offer widely recognized pathways. From there, candidates typically work through line cook and sous chef roles at Rhode Island restaurants or hotels before advancing to lead kitchen positions.
Which companies hire chefs in Rhode Island?
Companies currently hiring chefs in Rhode Island include Aramark, Highgate, and Tavern in the square, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Rhode Island's concentration of boutique hotels, university dining programs, and seasonal coastal restaurants means hiring tends to be spread across a mix of independent establishments and larger hospitality groups with a long-standing presence in the state.
Which Rhode Island cities have the most chef jobs?
Providence, Newport, and Middletown account for the most chef openings in Rhode Island. Providence drives the largest share given its dense restaurant scene, hotel conference facilities, and university dining operations, while Newport's luxury hotels and seasonal fine dining establishments generate consistent demand, and other coastal communities add volume during peak tourism periods.
Are there remote chef jobs in Rhode Island?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of chef openings tied to Rhode Island are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, which reflects how fundamentally hands-on the work is. The narrow slice of remote-eligible roles tends to involve menu consulting, recipe development, or culinary content production rather than active kitchen management.
How can I get hired as a chef in Rhode Island with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for prep cook or kitchen assistant roles at Rhode Island hotel groups, university dining halls, or larger restaurant groups that run structured onboarding for new kitchen staff. Johnson and Wales University's dining and hospitality network in Providence actively recruits graduates with no prior industry experience. Holding a current Rhode Island Department of Health food handler certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge over others at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to chef jobs in Rhode Island?
You can find and apply to chef jobs in Rhode Island on Migrate Mate, which lists current Rhode Island openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and the type of kitchen you want to work in, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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