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Protégé hiring Chef de Partie in Palo Alto, CA

Chef de Partie

ProtégéMore Info

Palo Alto, CA
Full Time • Hourly ($23.00 - $25.00) plus tips
Expires: Oct 16, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

0-1 years


Job Details
 

Come work with people who care!

Protégé seeks a motivated Chef de Partie to join our brigade.

We're a Michelin-starred, upscale-casual restaurant located in Palo Alto. Our culture fosters genuine hospitality, professional growth and we place enormous value on teamwork and personal respect. 

With seasonally driven Contemporary American cuisine, a craft cocktail program, and a world-class wine and spirits list, this is an opportunity to work with ambitious, like-minded restaurant professionals in one of the most dynamic communities in the country.

This position is full-time and will be responsible for a station specific postion within our kitchen brigade.

Some fine dining experience is preferred, but as our name implies, we're looking for individuals who we can mentor and help to reach their full potential. A passion for learning and the ambition to grow is essential! 

Check out these perks!

  • 2 consecutive days off weekly (closed Sunday and Monday)
  • We cover 50% of your Kaiser Permanente 'Bronze 60' HMO premiums after 60 days
  • Bragard uniforms 
  • Lundy Way aprons
  • Close proximity to CalTrain (California Ave. Station)
  • Kitchen staff included in tip pool
  • Staff meal 
  • 2 annual, week-long closures in July and January

To learn more about Protégé please visit our website at http://www.protegepaloalto.com/

Instagram: @protegepaloalto

250 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 

 

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($23.00 - $25.00) plus tips

Estimated Weekly Tips: $320.00

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance


Required Skills

Teamwork

Genuine hospitality

Mentorship Ability

Mentorship

Culinary Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving Skills

Creativity

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Problem Solving

Work Ethic

Collaboration

Knowledge of Contemporary American Cuisine

Customer Service Orientation

Understanding of Craft Cocktail Programs

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Knowledge of Wine and spirits

Commitment to Professional Growth

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New American

Upscale Casual

Part of DNA Hospitality Group

Protégé is an upscale casual restaurant featuring New American cuisine and a comprehensive wine & spirits program. The vision of Master Sommelier, Dennis Kelly and Chef Anthony Secviar, Protégé brings the attention to detail found in the finest restaurants to a casual setting in Palo Alto, California.

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