Junior Sous Chef

  • Buttercup
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details At Buttercup, you will be responsible for running a specific station, ensuring the quality and timely preparation of exceptional dishes by following Buttercup service standards. The Demi-Sous plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of service and guest satisfaction. In addition, a Demi-Sous follows the direction of kitchen management to plan, organize and prepare the kitchen for service.

A successful Buttercup Demi-Sous maintains a positive and influential attitude, is obsessed with details, process driven and flexible while working under pressure to ensure seamless communication is maintained within the kitchen team.

A Buttercup team member holds themselves and their teammates accountable to the Buttercup service standards and values. A Buttercup kitchen member is professional, organized, and polished! Main Duties:
  • Support Executive Chef and Sous Chef as needed
  • Schedule and manage team as required
  • Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes within your assigned station
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation
  • Adhere to strict food safety and hygiene standards
  • Monitor stock levels for your station
  • Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule
  • A coachable spirit, ability to work in a team environment and autonomously

Required Skills/Qualifications
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a similar capacity
  • Maintain a sharp, neatly-groomed and polished appearance at all times
  • Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules across seven days, including weekends and holidays as needed
  • Must encompass Food Serve Safe certification, Allergen certification and have experienced with local sanitation regulations
  • 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 elevated, fast-paced environments and maintain a calm professional demeanor, effectively problem solving under pressure
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects
  • Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 50 pounds
  • Must be able to occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb is required
  • Must be able to perform physical activities such as lifting, cleaning, and stooping
  • Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for long periods of time
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, reach, push, twist, walk, crouch, and squat
What's in it for you?
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health Care: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical
  • 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 across both Secret Menu Hospitality properties and will champion each members growth. The Buttercup management teams backgrounds include experience at Scofflaw, The French Laundry, Frantzen, and The Ritz-Carlton.
  • Team Discount: Take advantage of your 20% team discount at Buttercup
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued
Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($45,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Strong Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management Skills

Team Leadership

Adaptability

Customer Service Orientation

Problem Solving Skills

Physical Stamina

Ability to follow instructions

Commitment to Hygiene and Safety Standards

Ability to Multitask

Interpersonal Skills

Work Ethic

Commitment to Professional Development

Read more

Job ID: 486169735
Originally Posted on: 7/21/2025

Want to find more Hospitality Service opportunities?

Check out the 232,428 verified Hospitality Service jobs on iHireHospitalityServices