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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INTRODUCTION
HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.
Benefits and perks:
- HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
- Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.
JOB SUMMARY
HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.
The Food Services Department plays a crucial role in promoting the health and well-being of residents through the provision of nutritious and appealing meals. This department is dedicated to creating a supportive and therapeutic environment by ensuring that all dietary needs are met and that meals contribute to the overall recovery process.
The Chef De Partie guides a team of staff and clients, executes food preparation, organizes catering in-house operations, ordering, and transporting/budgetary objectives for the agency. Additionally, the Chef De Partie ensures the safety of food handling practices, proper sanitation, utilization of the First In, First Out (FIFO) method and keeps supplies stocked. The Chef De Partie operates with a focus on service and support, takes pride in the quality of their work, holds themselves and others accountable, follows through on obligations, effectively communicates and responds to inquiries, and engages their role with a sense of compassion and partnership to help further the agency’s mission and goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Catering Responsibilities:
- Oversee, plan, organize, and execute catering offsite events in collaboration with Food Services Management team.
Food Service Responsibilities:
- Ensure meals are well balanced, nutritious, and appealing.
- Reduce unnecessary costs whenever possible and ensure all production and meal products are staged.
- Follow standard production menu. Order food online within budget.
- Prepare food for residents and catering as needed.
- Drive food services van to transport food, meals, and other supplies between facilities.
- Monitor on sites, productivity, etc.
- Guides cooks and client volunteers, provide training on safe food handling, proper sanitation, and utilization of the FIFO method of inventory control, and coach team members on proper interaction with clients.
Food Storage and Safety Responsibilities:
- Manage food storage, proper refrigeration, and inventory control.
- Maintain professional safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation in accordance with health and safety codes.
- Coordinate service and repair of equipment.
- Notify supervisor of equipment needs.
Treatment Setting Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all kitchen client workers are familiar with agency and departmental policies, procedures, practices safe food handling and hold clients accountable.
- Train and evaluate clients assigned to kitchen. Maintain team spirit and morale within kitchen.
- Work as part of the team and perform other functions that further department and agency need.
And other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Certification, and Experience
- High school diploma or GED or Culinary certificate or degree.
- Food Handler certification.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Valid CA driver’s license.
- Experience as a chef/head cook/chef de Partie required.
- Experience with FIFO method.
Knowledge
- Industrial kitchen tools and equipment and cooking methods techniques.
- Inventory control management.
- Volume preparation, portion control, and food preservation.
- Nutrition and special dietary requirements.
- Health and safety rules in a kitchen.
- Knowledge of approaches to recovery such as 12 step, social, or medical models.
Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and internet applications.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Excellent organization skills and ability to multitask and juggle multiple priorities.
- Ability to lead and run a kitchen effectively.
- We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Must complete a background check and livescan.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Chef De Partie Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- HealthRIGHT 3604

- Montage Deer Valley2

- SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn2

- Delaware North1

- 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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