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 Sous Chef will assist in managing the line and ensuring the flow of service is efficient and smooth. The Sous Chef will have the opportunity to create and have input on new menu creations. Key responsibilities will include mentoring, training and disciplining line level BOH team members.

Why Momofuku?

 At Momofuku, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation packages that encourage longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including vision/dental/medical, 401k, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, along with gym and commuter discounts, plus more after required wait periods. We encourage our team members to grow and learn, and offer many opportunities for personal and career development.

Responsibilities

KITCHEN

• Monitor and ensure that standard kitchen operating procedures are met 
• Manage all kitchen employees including training, mentoring, and disciplining
• Support and manage prep for service; ensure all prep items and recipes are made to standard
• Oversee the line during service while monitoring cooks’ progress and flow of service
• Oversee the flow of the kitchen and the flow of food to maintain service standards
• Working with the Executive Chef on menu creations and daily specials
• Assist in interviewing, selecting and onboarding all BOH hourly new hires
• Assist monitoring the receiving of all product to ensure it meets restaurant standards
• In partnership with the Executive Chef and CDC, develop new menu items and ensure proper execution and roll out of any new additions

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Schedule staff; Assist in payroll related responsibility
• Send daily service reports, reservations logs, and hr related processes such as trail paperwork, worker’s comp, and accident reports.
• Manage inventory and costs with the Executive Chef & CDC
• Support staffing needs for BOH open positions

Skills & Requirements

• 5+ years of related (high volume) experience required
• 3+ years of management experience required
• Experience with back of house administrative and managerial duties a must
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proven ability in teaching and mentoring kitchen employees
• Exceptional communication and supervisory skills

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.