About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Job description:
About The Vita Brevis Club
The Vita Brevis Club is a private members' art club and cultural hub — a gathering place for artists, entrepreneurs, performers, and patrons alike. Our culinary arts team brings this vision to the table, crafting an elevated, hospitality-first experience across dining and curated gatherings. The kitchen sits at the heart of the club, translating refined technique and creative expression into cuisine — including tasting menu-style dining — across a la carte service, private gatherings, and member programming.
Position Summary
The Chef de Partie works closely with the Head Chef to bring precision and artistry to every course, delivering consistent, high-quality execution across a la carte service, tasting menus, private gatherings, and member programming. This role calls for a knowledgeable, reliable chef ready to take ownership of their craft and grow alongside The Vita Brevis Club as its kitchen team continues to take shape.
Key Responsibilities
- Run an assigned station independently, ensuring consistent quality, timing, and plating standards across service.
- Execute tasting menu courses with precision, including component prep, plating, and course timing.
- Partner with the Head Chef on menu execution for a la carte service, private gatherings, and member programming.
- Train and mentor junior kitchen staff assigned to the station.
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance across the station and kitchen.
- Manage station-level inventory, prep lists, and ordering needs.
- Uphold consistent quality control and plating standards across all dishes leaving the station.
- Collaborate with front-of-house teams to align on timing, special requests, and member preferences.
Qualifications
- Culinary school graduate or equivalent hands-on training.
- 2 years line cook or station experience in a fine dining kitchen.
- Tasting menu experience required.
- Reliable with strong attendance and follow-through.
- Ready to take ownership of a station and grow into greater kitchen leadership as the team builds out.
- Strong knowledge of food safety required.
- Able to work Wednesday through Saturday, with flexibility for events.
- A collaborative, calm-under-pressure approach suited to a private club, member-first environment.
Compensation & Benefits
$70,000–$80,000/year, plus 2-months paid vacation per calendar year. Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Location and commute
550 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94103.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3046454014.