Yountville, CA

Food Runner



Job Description

With a culinary program led by Chef de Cuisine Kaelin Ulrich Trilling, La Calenda combines traditional Mexican food and fixtures in a family-friendly environment. Drawing on the freshest and highest quality ingredients available, and employing traditional cooking methods, the restaurant features dishes from Chef Kaelin’s native Oaxaca while casting a glance across a range of Mexican regional cuisines.

Our service team seeks an enthusiastic and capable individual to join our service leaders as a Food Runner.

Ideal candidates should be professional and polished, have great attention to detail and posses 1-3 years of prior service experience in a chef-driven environment.

Our goal is to create a partnership with our team in delivering great guest experiences while producing some of the finest quality food. We achieve this through a culture founded on a set of core values and one rich in professional development opportunities.

We are committed to sourcing the finest ingredients, creating a product that exceeds our high standards and delivering exceptional service to our guests.

Our company culture is founded on mentorship and providing a solid foundation of skills to support our profession. With some of the highest wages, as well as:

  • Company sponsored comprehensive medical and dental plans
  • Retirement Savings, offering both pre-tax and post-tax savings options with company matching and no waiting periods.
  • Formalized Mentorship program
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
  • Experiential Scholarships for study in Food/Wine/Cuisine
  • Student Loan Refinancing program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • A variety of voluntary benefits such as vision, life & AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, accident insurance.
  • Dining Discounts at Chef Keller’s other properties
  • Discounts at Chef Keller’s retail outlet, Finesse the Store
  • Employee Recognition Awards
  • Family Meal
  • On site Educational Classes
  • Discounts on:
    • Chefs Equipment
    • Uniform Attire
    • Computers and Electronics

Who we are:

Thomas Keller is regarded as a world leader in the culinary profession. The properties and people he inspires are dedicated to setting new restaurant standards in service, cuisine and employment experience. Our goal is to collaborate with talented professionals and offer opportunities to learn and grow within the industry. We seek inspired candidates who are passionate about food, wine and service.

Looking for other opportunities with our group? Check out open positions on ThomasKeller.com/careers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

We are pleased to offer you a Signing Bonus of $500. On your first check you will received $250, and another $250 after you 6th month of employment. The signing bonus is taxable, and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld.

More detail about La Calenda part of Thomas Keller, please visit {apply below}

Recommended Skills

  • Attention To Detail
  • Foods
  • Hardworking And Dedicated
  • Industrial Polishing
  • Passionate
  • Professional Development
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