Newport Restaurant Group to Open J.T. Commons this Fall (Rendering via Newport Restaurant Group)

J.T. Commons, the new restaurant set to open this fall in the former Foodlove Market space at 1037 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, is now hiring.  Front-of-house and back-of-house opportunities are available with full and part-time hours as well as flexible scheduling.

Applicants can visit the restaurant for walk-in interviews and same-day hiring Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through September 6th.  Career fairs will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 6th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Training is provided; the only experience needed is a great attitude! Sign on bonuses of $500 are available for prep and line cook roles.

More information on open positions and the full array of benefits offered by Newport Restaurant Group, as well as online applications, can be found at www.newportrestaurantgroup.com/careers.

“Newport Restaurant Group is 100% owned by its employees and we’re proud to 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,” said Laura Schnaible, Director of Talent Acquisition & Culture, Newport Restaurant Group.

Benefits include:

●        Flexible scheduling

●        35% discount at all NRG locations

●        Employee ownership opportunities

●        Generous benefit package for all full-time (32 hours) staff including health/dental/vision/PTO

●        Training and development available for career advancement

●        401k with exceptional company match

J.T. is in homage to J.T. O’Connell, legendary Newport businessman and founder of what is now known today as Newport Restaurant Group.  J.T. Commons offers year-round dining with a large bar and casual dining room with plenty of space to talk, watch the game, and catch up. Private dining is available for events large and small, and seasonal al fresco dining is available on the patio.

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