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Culinary Creative – Shepherd’s Run
Full-Time | $20/hr Pooled Tips | Full & Part Time
Shepherd’s Run — Rhode Island’s premier estate winery, inn, and event venue — is building a culinary program as vibrant as our wines. We’re looking for a Culinary Creative to join our growing team and help us shape the food experiences that elevate everything we do.
The Role
This isn’t your standard line cook position. You’ll be hands-on in every part of our kitchen operation, with the chance to contribute to new and evolving offerings:
- Craft the Guest Experience – Prepare, plate, and finish food for hotel guests, wine bar service, and private gatherings (corporate lunches, birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners, etc.).
- Support Menu Rollouts – Assist with seasonal menu launches and new event-specific offerings. You won’t design the menus, but you’ll be key to executing and refining them.
- Operate the Kitchen – Take part in the full cycle of kitchen operations: prep, cleaning, dishes, restocking, inventory management.
- Grow with Us – Our kitchen is in its early stages, which means your role will evolve as we expand and improve. You’ll help shape the systems, standards, and style that define our food program.
What We Offer
- $20/hr pooled tips shared by all staff across the property.
- Stable schedule: Full-time or Part-time hours.
- Unique setting: Work inside a destination estate that blends hospitality, wine, events, and culture.
- Creative involvement: A rare opportunity to be part of a developing culinary program with input into future offerings.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as a line cook, prep cook, or similar role.
- Energy, curiosity, and a passion for food and hospitality.
- Team-first mindset and willingness to jump into any kitchen need.
- Reliability, positivity, and pride in presentation.
Shepherd's Run is an EEO employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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