Lead Line Cook

Protegepaloalto; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a Michelin-starred restaurant in Palo Alto as a Lead Chef de Partie, where you'll be part of a dynamic kitchen brigade that values teamwork and personal growth. This full-time position offers the chance to work with contemporary American cuisine and craft cocktails in a supportive environment. With a focus on mentorship, you'll have the opportunity to develop your culinary skills and reach your full potential. Enjoy perks like two consecutive days off weekly, health coverage, and a collaborative atmosphere that fosters genuine hospitality. If you're passionate about culinary arts and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Two consecutive days off weekly

50% coverage of health premiums

Bragard uniforms

Lundy Way aprons

Close proximity to CalTrain

Included in tip pool

Staff meal

Two annual week-long closures

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining preferred, but mentorship is available.
• A passion for learning and growth is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a station-specific role within the kitchen brigade.
• Work collaboratively with a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Skills

Fine Dining Experience

Teamwork

Culinary Skills

Passion for Learning

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Come work with people who care!

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

We are 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 role within our kitchen brigade.

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

Check out these perks!

• Two 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
• Two annual, week-long closures in July and January

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

Instagram: @protegepaloalto

Address: 250 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306