Michelin-Level Chef de Partie — Seafood & Veg Focus

J-1 Connect Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Career development

Cultural exchange

Job summary

Le Pavillon, part of Daniel Boulud’s group in Midtown, offers a supervised culinary training program focusing on mise en place, station organization, seafood and vegetable techniques, sauces, and plating. Trainees gain exposure to a Michelin-level environment and direct chef mentorship.

The role emphasizes discipline, polish, and respect for fine-dining standards, with opportunities for seasonal menu execution, quality control, and professional growth in a prestigious restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Recent culinary/gastronomy/hospitality graduate with training in culinary arts or related field.
• Strong knife skills and mise en place discipline.
• Sanitation awareness and attention to detail.
• Coachable, punctual, adaptable, organized and resilient.
• Internships or chef de partie exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train in mise en place, station setup and ingredient preparation.
• Learn sauces, seafood and vegetable cookery, plating and service readiness.
• Maintain sanitation, timing, and quality control in a Michelin-level kitchen.
• Develop communication with chefs and observe direct feedback for improvement.
• Engage in progressive training focused on precision and consistency.

Skills

Knife skills

Mise en place

Sanitation awareness

Attention to detail

Humility

Professionalism

Coachable

Punctuality

Adaptable

Organized

Resilient

Job description

Le Pavillon, part of Daniel Boulud’s group in Midtown, offers a supervised culinary training program focusing on mise en place, station organization, seafood and vegetable techniques, sauces, and plating. Trainees gain exposure to a Michelin-level environment and direct chef mentorship.

The role emphasizes discipline, polish, and respect for fine-dining standards, with opportunities for seasonal menu execution, quality control, and professional growth in a prestigious restaurant setting.