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

The Vita Brevis Club

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