Chef Thomas Keller’s Yountville destination, The French Laundry, is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about food, beverage and hospitality to join the culinary brigade as a Pastry Chef de Partie. 

Opened in 1994, Chef Keller’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant remains one of the most highly regarded fine dining destinations worldwide. The French Laundry’s daily changing tasting menu is centered around seasonal ingredients—many of which are sourced from the neighboring culinary garden—prepared with French techniques.

Qualified individuals should possess a keen attention to detail, organization and cleanliness. In addition to technical skill of a minimum of 3 years of experience, the individual must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to be a team collaborator.

Our company culture is founded on mentorship and providing a solid foundation of skills to support our profession. We are proud to offer:

• Highest wages in the profession
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Peer mentorship
• Scholarship programs
• Company sponsored medical and dental plans with a contribution of 50%-75% of your premium*
• Voluntary plans such as vision, life insurance, accident, short- and long-term disability insurance, pet insurance and student loan refinancing. 
• 401K with no waiting periods and the opportunity to receive up to 4.5% of your salary as matching contributions
• Family meal
• Gym membership programs
• Referral bonuses for select positions
• Signing bonuses for select positions

If this opportunity doesn’t interest you, but you have a culinary background, share your resume for future consideration to [email protected]

Who we are:

Thomas Keller is regarded as a world leader in the culinary profession. The properties and people he inspires are dedicated to setting new restaurant standards in service, cuisine and employment experience. Our goal is to collaborate with talented restaurant professionals and offer opportunities to learn and grow within the industry. 

Looking for other opportunities with our group? Check out open positions on ThomasKeller.com/careers!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

*Company contribution depends on your plan selection. Benefit offerings are subject to change over time.