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Chef de Partie
Café Vivant
720 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Café Vivant hiring Chef de Partie in Menlo Park, CA

Café Vivant hiring Chef de Partie in Menlo Park, CA

Chef de Partie

Café VivantMore Info

720 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Full Time • Hourly ($24.00 - $27.00)
Expires: Nov 27, 2026

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Schedule
Days: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Weekends required and Sunday Lunch Service

Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details

Café Vivant is a neighborhood restaurant in Menlo Park centered around heritage poultry, seasonal ingredients, and warm, intentional hospitality. Our approach is rooted in a deep respect for sourcing and a commitment to bringing care and craft to every aspect of the menu, creating a thoughtful and distinctive dining experience.

We are building a team of professionals who are curious, detail-oriented, and excited to be part of something ingredient-driven and unique.

Café Vivant is seeking a full-time chef de partie. The chef de partie will be responsible for maintaining a clean station and executing high-level service with an emphasis on precision, consistency, and polished presentation.This role also will be a flexible one requiring cross-training of multiple stations across the week and possible including lunch hours.  We are really looking for someone that can be a "tournant" chef and be a key member as we grow our services and food program. 
 
Our menu highlights seasonality and elegant, modern interpretations of classic dishes, and we are looking for someone who shares an interest in thoughtful, ingredient-driven cooking.

Qualifications
At least 3 years of experience, or recent culinary school graduate.
 
This is a great opportunity for a cook looking to develop strong fundamentals in a focused, quality-driven kitchen.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($24.00 - $27.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off


Required Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Time Management

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Passion for cooking

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Follow Instructions

Knowledge of food safety practices

Ability to Learn Quickly

Collaboration

Cleanliness

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Awards / Distinctions
2026
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