Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $72,500.00 - $77,500.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Paid Time Off
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Dining Discounts

Job Description

Momofuku is a renowned restaurant group founded by chef David Chang in 2004 with the opening of Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City. Since its inception, Momofuku has been credited with pioneering the rise of contemporary Asian-American cuisine, gaining national and international acclaim. The New York Times praised Momofuku as a major influence in modern culinary trends while Bon Appetit magazine named it the most important restaurant in America. With a celebrated presence, Momofuku operates multiple restaurants across New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, blending innovative culinary techniques with casual yet refined dining experiences. Aside from restaurants, Momofuku... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum one year of experience as junior sous chef or equivalent
  • Ability to complete inventory and ordering independently
  • Experience training culinary team members
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Knowledge of knife handling, food safety, and sanitation
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced settings
  • Passionate and dedicated work ethic
  • Open to guidance and teamwork
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of experience as Junior Sous Chef, Sous Chef, or equivalent in a comparable restaurant
  • Ability to independently complete monthly inventory and ordering
  • Experience training new culinary team members
  • Positive and enthusiastic attitude with eagerness to learn and develop
  • Knowledge of general knife handling, food safety, and sanitation
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, high-energy environments and remain calm under pressure
  • Passion for food with strong work ethic and dedication
  • Willingness to accept and implement guidance productively
  • Ability to work in standing/walking position for extended periods

Job Duties

  • Monitor and ensure standard kitchen operating procedures are met with support of senior culinary management
  • Supervise culinary team members, assisting in training, mentoring, and disciplining staff
  • Oversee service flow and monitor cooks' progress
  • Send daily service reports, reservation logs, and manage HR-related processes such as trial paperwork and accident reports
  • Support and manage prep for service ensuring all items and recipes meet standards
  • Enforce food safety and equipment sanitation
  • Maintain kitchen equipment and report facilities issues
  • Monitor receiving to ensure quality of products
  • Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu creations and daily specials
  • Support inventory, purchasing, and receiving of products
  • Assist in staffing needs and training of back-of-house positions

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