Chef De Partie Jobs in California

Chef De Partie jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in fine dining, luxury hospitality, and large hotel groups, with openings at every level from commis-to-CDP promotion through senior line positions. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego lead hiring volume, anchored by employers like Marriott International, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and Nobu Hospitality, all of which maintain flagship California properties. The most in-demand specialties are pastry, saucier, and plant-forward cuisine, reflecting California's ingredient-driven kitchen culture. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10+
Top employerHealthRIGHT 360
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring5
Work type100% On-site
Top industryFood

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HealthRIGHT 360
Chef De Partie
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HealthRIGHT 360
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Chef De Partie
HealthRIGHT 360
San Francisco, California
Food Service
$26 - $27/hr
On-Site
High School
201-500

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HealthRIGHT 360
Chef De Partie
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Chef De Partie
HealthRIGHT 360
San Francisco, California
Food Service
$26 - $28/hr
On-Site
High School
201-500

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Chef De Partie
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Chef De Partie
HealthRIGHT 360
San Francisco, California
Food Service
$26 - $28/hr
On-Site
High School
201-500

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HealthRIGHT 360
Chef De Partie
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Chef De Partie
HealthRIGHT 360
San Francisco, California
Food Service
$26 - $27/hr
On-Site
High School
201-500

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SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn
Pastry Chef de Partie
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Pastry Chef de Partie
SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn
Healdsburg, California
Food Service
Chefs & Cooks
Hospitality Management
$75k - $80k/yr
On-Site
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Chef De Partie Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
4 jobs
Healdsburg
2 jobs
Newport Beach
2 jobs
Beverly Hills
1 jobs
Pebble Beach
1 jobs

Chef De Partie Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • HealthRIGHT 360
    HealthRIGHT 3604
  • Montage Deer Valley
    Montage Deer Valley2
  • SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn
    SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn2
  • Delaware North
    Delaware North1
  • Pebble Beach
    Pebble Beach1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage4
  • Healthcare & Medical Services4
  • Hospitality & Tourism4

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in chef de partie jobs across California.

  • Minimum two years of professional kitchen experience at the chef de partie level or above
  • Formal culinary training from an accredited culinary school or equivalent apprenticeship
  • California Food Handler Card or ServSafe certification required before first day of service
  • Demonstrated proficiency in a specific station such as saucier, grill, or pastry
  • Ability to lead and train junior cooks and commis during service
  • Familiarity with California health codes and HACCP food safety standards

Chef De Partie Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a chef de partie in California?

The most direct path is completing a culinary arts program at a California institution such as the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, LA Trade Tech, or City College of San Francisco, then working up through commis and demi-chef roles. California does not require a state culinary license, but every food handler working in a commercial kitchen must hold a California Food Handler Card, and supervisory roles often require a Food Safety Manager certification from an ANSI-accredited program.

How much do chef de parties make in California?

Chef de parties in California earn a median of about $64,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $37,380 for the lowest 10% to over $101,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire chef de parties in California?

Employers hiring chef de parties in California right now include HealthRIGHT 360, Montage Deer Valley, and SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of luxury hotels, Michelin-recognized restaurants, and resort properties means consistent CDP openings across the state year-round.

Which California cities have the most chef de partie jobs?

San Francisco, Healdsburg, and Newport Beach have the most chef de partie openings in California. Los Angeles drives the highest volume through its concentration of celebrity chef restaurants and luxury hotel groups, San Francisco benefits from a dense fine-dining scene in the Bay Area, and San Diego's resort corridor and convention hotel market sustains steady demand for brigade-trained line cooks.

Are there remote chef de partie jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Chef de partie work is fundamentally hands-on and station-based, so the role rarely translates to remote arrangements. About 0% of chef de partie openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those listings are almost exclusively recipe development, culinary consulting, or test-kitchen roles rather than traditional service positions.

How can I get hired as a chef de partie in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a commis or junior cook role at a full-service hotel kitchen, where brigade structure gives you a clear promotion path to CDP. Large California operators like Marriott and Hyatt run culinary development programs that move high-performing commis into station ownership within one to two years. A California Food Handler Card and a ServSafe Manager certification give candidates a practical edge over equally inexperienced applicants.

Where can I find and apply to chef de partie jobs in California?

You can find and apply to chef de partie jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across fine dining, hotels, and resort properties. Find roles that fit your station specialty and experience level and apply directly.

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