patio season at Playa

Looking for Host/Hostess

We have a great opportunity for an outgoing, experienced Host / Hostess to join our team. You will manage our reservations along with welcoming and seating our guests. Full and part time opportunities are available. Must be available for a flexible schedule including weekends. Learn more.

Sous Chef Wagner de Leon

Sous Chef Wagner de Leon

Sous Chef Wagner de Leon is busy getting ready for all you party people! Who’s joining us this weekend?

Nicole, Playa bartender

Nicole, our amazing bartender

Many of you already know Nicole. She’s one of the most talented & well-liked bartenders in Marin, with years of experience at Bungalow 44 and Buckeye Roadhouse! She is also incredibly kind, hard-working, and fun to be around. If you’re looking to set up a special event or party at Playa, she’s your person – she will make sure your event is a …

Girl Power, Vanessa Higgens and her daughter

Girl Power

Girl power is the best kind of power. We love seeing Playa proprietor Vanessa Higgins teach her daughter how to be a #girlboss – leading by example!

Meet Vanessa Higgins

Meet one of our team

Shout out to the lovely Vanessa Higgins, one of our integral team members who brought Playa from a dream on a beach in Mexico to a Mill Valley reality! Hard-working, caring, and most importantly FUN, we literally would not be here without her. Photo by Collective Hearts 💓

Congrats Chef Huerta

SO proud of our Chef, Omar Huerta, for this awesome piece in Edible Marin & Wine Country. We literally would not be here without you. Cheers to Omar, cheers to immigrants all over the country who make the world turn. http://ediblemarinandwinecountry.ediblecommunities.com/shop/escoffier-questionnaire-chef-omar-huerta-playa-mill-valley

Meet Victor

Say hello to Victor, your new best friend – because he’s bringing you your wood-grilled calamari and Playa Caesar, plus a side of that friendly smile 😄 Come for the food, stay for the people.

Our bartender Nicole

You’re in good hands this Margarita Monday with our lovely bartender Nicole making your margs, and our fantastic server Etzael bringing them to you with a smile. Stop by and hang with us to brighten up your week!

playa staff pouring a drink

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Julio has you with the Watermelon Agua Fresca! Stop by for something refreshing, bright, and tasty served by one of our amazingly kind and fun team members.

happy servers

Server selfie

Server selfie with Stephanie, Dylan, and Katie!! These awesome people make your Playa experience fun, delicious, and memorable. Let them treat you to something you deserve at the end of a hard week…maybe out in the sun on our back patio!