About this position
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
- 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
- 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.
We are currently looking for someone to work shifts Thursday through Sunday night, but we can also be flexible depending on the candidate, their fit, and work experience.
Check out our website at :
https://sipbuttercup.com
Location and commute
Chicago, IL .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3282972167.