Chef de Partie, Vida

Vida; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cunningham Restaurant Group is seeking a dedicated Back of House leader for our Indianapolis kitchen. You will oversee prep, cooking, and plating for your station, ensuring consistent quality and timely service.

You will train and mentor cooks, manage mise en place, and uphold food safety, labeling, storage, and temperature standards. Flexible options include full-time or part-time schedules in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced culinary skills covering cooking methods, knife work, and station techniques.
• Proven leadership能力 to direct junior staff and maintain a calm, organized station.
• Efficient time and volume management to handle high-volume service.
• Meticulous attention to taste, texture, and presentation consistency.
• Clear and respectful communication with BOH and FOH teams.

Responsibilities

• Station Leadership: oversee prep, cooking, and plating for assigned station.
• Recipe & Quality Control: ensure portions, flavor, and presentation standards.
• Mise en Place Management: maintain station readiness before, during, and after service.
• Training & Mentorship: coach junior staff on techniques and station procedures.
• Food Safety Compliance: uphold sanitation, labeling, storage, and temps.

Skills

Advanced Culinary Skills

Leadership Ability

Time & Volume Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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full-time or part-time Back of House Vida, Indianapolis, IN, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 7488

Since 1997, Mike Cunningham, owner of Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG), has created an array of unforgettable dining experiences for guests. From its humble beginnings in Brownsburg, Indiana to a growing tri-state restaurant group, CRG represents a steady beat of expansion and innovation fueled by a commitment to community impact. Our vision is reflected in forty restaurants…eighteen concepts… and sustainable, consistent growth.

Key Responsibilities

Station Leadership — Oversee all prep, cooking, and plating for assigned station (grill, sauté, fry, pantry, etc.).

Recipe & Quality Control — Ensure dishes meet portioning, flavor, and presentation standards every time.

Mise en Place Management — Maintain full station readiness before, during, and after service.

Training & Mentorship — Coach Commis Chefs and line cooks on techniques, recipes, and station procedures.

Food Safety Compliance — Uphold sanitation, labeling, storage, and temperature standards.

Inventory & Ordering — Track station-level inventory, minimize waste, and communicate ordering needs.

Service Coordination — Work closely with Sous Chef and Executive Chef to ensure smooth ticket flow.

Equipment Care — Maintain station tools and report equipment issues promptly.

Skills & Qualifications

Advanced Culinary Skills — Strong command of cooking methods, knife work, and station-specific techniques.

Leadership Ability — Capable of directing junior staff and maintaining a calm, organized station.

Time & Volume Management — Performs efficiently during high-volume service.

Attention to Detail — Ensures consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.

Communication Skills — Clear, respectful communication with BOH and FOH teams.

Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred; 2–4 years in a professional kitchen required.

We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and a dynamic kitchen environment.

At Cunningham Restaurant Group, we embrace diversity and uphold equal opportunities for all. Our commitment to fairness and inclusivity reflects our core values of Connection, Honesty, Ownership, Respect, Fairness, Kindness, and Opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please join us in fostering an environment where everyone is valued and respected.