Momofuku

Momofuku was founded by chef David Chang in 2004 with the opening of Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City. Credited with “the rise of contemporary Asian-American cuisine” by the New York Times and named the “most important restaurant in America” by Bon Appétit magazine, Momofuku has restaurants in the United States and Canada as well as a line of restaurant-grade products for home cooks.

Momofuku Ssäm Bar - South Street Seaport

Momofuku’s Ssäm Bar is a New York Korean restaurant from Chef David Chang. Ssäm Bar serves an ever-changing roster of dishes and festive cocktails by the water at Pier 17. It features a harborside patio, bar, and private dining rooms.

The Sommelier’s daily responsibilities include but aren’t limited to the selling of wine and other beverages on the restaurant floor, maintaining the standards of the restaurant, assisting the other FOH positions when necessary, and working with the Beverage Manager to maintain a top-notch beverage program in conjunction with the Momofuku brand. 

Responsibilities 

• Prioritize wine and beverage demands during service but never to the detriment of flow of service at large 
• Sell wine and other beverages nightly 
• Assist the bar as needed 
• Performing server responsibilities based on need 
• Training others based on need 
• Continual education of wine list 
• Aiding beverage team in the following duties 
• Maintenance of physical wine book 
• Setup and breakdown of wine station 
• Wine storage and organization 
• Creating and maintaining wine, beer, sake, spirits and cocktail education materials
• ● Firm understanding of the bar program, including memorization of cocktail specs, a strong knowledge of spirits program and the bars standards of procedure 

Skills & Requirements 

• At least 2 years related experience as a Sommelier or similar wine-focused position
• ● Strong knowledge of Food / Beverage 
• Must have strong understanding of wine service 
• Meticulous attention to small details 
• Excellent communication & guest relations skills 
• Fine dining or high volume restaurant preferred 
• An enthusiasm to further grow and refine as a Sommelier with our team! 
• No certification required 

Physical Demands 

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving

intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations. 

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Momofuku reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Momofuku or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. 

Under the Key to NYC order, Momofuku is prohibited by law from allowing unvaccinated employees to work indoors. Momofuku makes reasonable accommodations for employees who are unable to show proof of vaccination because of disability, pregnancy, religious belief, or status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses. Reasonable accommodations include telecommuting and working exclusively outdoors and not entering the restaurant for any purpose other than to briefly use the locker room. Momofuku Ssam Bar does not currently have any available telecommuting positions or positions where the employee is not required to enter the restaurant to perform their job duties. If hired, you will be required to show proof of vaccination.

Momofuku is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.