Pastry Chef De Partie

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 strong attention to detail, organization and cleanliness. In addition to technical skills 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.

Chef Keller’s collection of restaurants are founded on a culture of mentorship and provide a solid foundation of skills to support the culinary profession. We are proud to offer:

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

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

Who we are:

Chef Thomas Keller raises the bar for the American culinary scene. His restaurants are legendary – The French Laundry, Bouchon, and Per Se among them – and he is the only American-born chef to ever hold multiple three-star Michelin rankings. Chef Keller’s culinary skills and high standards make him an inspiration to younger chefs and have earned him countless accolades, including The Culinary Institute of America’s “Chef of the Year” Award and the James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding Chef” and “Outstanding Restaurateur” Awards. He is also the first male American chef to be designated a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. In 2017, Chef Keller led Team USA to its first-ever gold medal in the Bocuse d’Or, a prestigious biannual competition that is regarded as the Olympics of the culinary world. Chef Keller is the author of six best-selling cookbooks and holds an honorary Doctorate in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America.

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.

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