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Employment Opportunity Statement

Last Updated: June 2026

The Buena Vista Café is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a passionate, dedicated team is essential to delivering the legendary San Francisco hospitality that defines our landmark establishment.

1. Non-Discrimination Policy

We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate individuals without regard to:

  • Race, color, religion, creed, or ancestry.
  • Gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
  • Pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions.
  • Marital status, domestic partner status, or military/veteran status.
  • National origin, age, genetic details, or physical/mental disability.
  • Any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or municipal civil rights laws.

    • All employment decisions at The Buena Vista Café are based on business operational needs, job description requirements, and individual qualifications.

    2. California Fair Chance Act Compliance ("Ban the Box")

    In compliance with the California Fair Chance Act (California Government Code Section 12952) and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, The Buena Vista Café is dedicated to fair hiring practices.

  • We do not ask about criminal histories on job applications prior to making a conditional offer of employment.
  • We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable fair chance laws.

    • 3. Disability Accommodation Requests

    Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), The Buena Vista Café is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

  • If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please email info@buenavistacafe.com or call (415) 474-5959.

    • 4. Safe and Harassment-Free Workplace

    The Buena Vista Café maintains a zero-tolerance policy for workplace harassment, discrimination, or retaliation, adhering strictly to all California workplace training standards.