Chef de Partie / Experienced Line Cook - Fine Dining Normandie Restaurant & Martini Bar - Napa, CA Full-Time Normandie Restaurant & Martini Bar is a French-inspired fine dining restaurant in downtown Napa. We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie / Line Cook to join our culinary team. This position is intended for an experienced cook who is confident working a station independently, understands the standards of a professional kitchen, and can consistently execute dishes at a high level during busy service. We are looking for someone who takes pride in technique, organization, cleanliness, consistency, and presentation. Responsibilities Independently manage and execute an assigned kitchen station during service Prepare and cook menu items according to Normandie's recipes, specifications, and plating standards Maintain consistent quality, portioning, seasoning, temperature, and presentation Perform daily mise en place and ensure the station is fully prepared before service Work confidently with sauté, grill, roasting, braising, poaching, sauces, and other classical and modern cooking techniques Communicate effectively with the Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, and other members of the kitchen team Maintain excellent organization and cleanliness throughout preparation and service Properly receive, store, rotate, label, and handle ingredients Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements Assist other stations when necessary and contribute to smooth kitchen operations Maintain composure, speed, and attention to detail during high-volume service Qualifications Minimum 2 years of professional cooking experience required Fine dining, upscale restaurant, or high-volume à la carte experience strongly preferred Strong knife skills and solid understanding of professional cooking techniques Ability to independently run a station during busy service Strong understanding of mise en place, timing, organization, and kitchen communication High standards for cleanliness, food handling, and sanitation Ability to follow recipes and plating specifications precisely Reliable, punctual, professional, and team-oriented Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required Culinary school education is welcome but not required — strong professional kitchen experience is more important What We're Looking For We are not looking for an entry-level cook. We are looking for an experienced culinary professional who can step into an established kitchen, learn our menu and standards quickly, and become a dependable member of the team. The right candidate should care about the details — proper technique, seasoning, temperature, presentation, organization, and consistency — while understanding that great service requires teamwork and communication. About Normandie Normandie Restaurant & Martini Bar brings French-inspired cuisine and classic hospitality to downtown Napa. Our kitchen focuses on quality ingredients, strong culinary technique, refined presentation, and consistent execution. We offer an opportunity to work in a serious culinary environment with an experienced team and continue developing professionally as the restaurant grows.

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person