Chef de Partie

Buttercup is a part of Pangea Restaurant Group and located in the up and coming South Loop neighborhood. We operate as a European-style cafe during the day and transform into an amaro-focused cocktail bar at night. We are currently looking to add a chef de partie / cook, to our small but mighty kitchen team. Pangea is a growing hospitality group and there is opportunity for growth and learning as we expand our operations.

At Buttercup, you will be responsible for running a specific station, ensuring the quality and timely preparation of dishes by following Buttercup service standards. The CDP plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of service and guest satisfaction. In addition, a CDP follows the direction of kitchen management to plan, organizes and prepares the kitchen for service.

A successful Buttercup CDP maintains a positive attitude, is obsessed with details, process driven and calm while working under pressure.

A Buttercup team member holds themselves and their teammates accountable to the Buttercup service standards and values, while being positive and supportive of their teammates.

 

Main Duties:

• Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes within your assigned station
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation
• Deep cleaning and organizational projects when necessary
• Being a team player, helping your teammates when they need help and working as a team.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards
• Monitor stock levels for your station
• A coachable spirit, ability to work in a team environment and autonomously

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a similar capacity
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules across seven days, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Must be hospitable, approachable, passionate about food service and respectful towards colleagues and guests
• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy with a sense of urgency
• Thrive in an elevated environment and maintain a calm professional demeanor, effectively problem solving under pressure

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 50 pounds
• Must be able to occasionally kneel, bend, and crouch
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Time Off: Full-Time Employees have sick days + vacation days
• Opportunity to work alongside a team trained in top-tier, hospitality concepts
• Career Development: The Buttercup management team is committed to the professional development all of their team members and will champion each member’s growth. 
• Team Discount: Take advantage of your 20% team discount at Buttercup
• A dynamic and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued, you are given a certain level of autonomy within our systems and treated like a professional.

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