Momofuku Noodle Bar Uptown hiring Back Server in New York, NY

Momofuku Noodle Bar UptownMore Info

Part Time • Hourly ($16.00) plus tips
Expires: Feb 14, 2025

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Job Details

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 New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas as well as Momofuku Goods, a line of restaurant-grade products for home cooks.

About Momofuku Noodle Bar Uptown

Founded by Chef David Chang, Momofuku Noodle Bar first opened in New York City’s East Village in 2004. At this second location in The Shops at Columbus Circle, the menu includes ramen, buns, and a roster of dishes that change with the seasons. It also features a full bar.

Momofuku Back Servers support the service team with the common goal of providing the best Momofuku experience. The Momofuku Back Servers provide service that is knowledgeable, approachable, and energetic while upholding company standards and values.

Compensation: $16.00 per hour, plus applicable tips

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, paid time off, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and dining 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

  • Support service team with ongoing table and floor maintenance, including, but not limited to: water service, clearing and cleaning tables and resetting tables with proper tableware
  • Provide knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, and energetic service at all times
  • Maintain full menu knowledge for both food and beverage items, including all allergen information
  • Adhere to all company service standards and protocols
  • Assist in the cleaning and polishing of all tableware
  • Receive instruction from multiple sources and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Ensure proper table maintenance, including water service and pre-bussing
  • Stock and prepare service related items
  • Maintain professional and warm guest communications
  • Recognize key people in the industry, VIP guests and contacts related to the company and follow company protocol related to their visit
  • Communicate respectfully and clearly with service team and management
  • Support team members in the completion of their duties to ensure satisfaction of all guests before, during, and after service
  • Engage management for any escalated guest situations
  • Adhere to Momofuku's Cleaning and sanitation SOPs
  • Additional service and/or operational tasks as determined by manager
  • Adhere to grooming and dress code standards
  • Assist teammates to anticipate all other FOH needs

Required Qualifications

  • A positive and enthusiastic attitude, as well as a desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve guest conflict
  • Willing to accept guidance in a positive manner and implement the direction in a way that is productive for both you and the team
  • Able to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time
  • Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience as a Back Server, Server, or related role in a restaurant with a comparable service style and/or cuisine
  • Ability to train new Back Servers in all aspects and responsibilities of the role
  • A proven track record of dependability and a continuous focus on learning and development

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.

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.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($16.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program


Required Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Excellent Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Remain Calm Under Pressure

Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution skills

Training and Development Skills

Resolve Guest Conflict

Quick Thinking

Physical Stamina (Standing/Walking for Long Periods)

Training Abilities

quick thinking and adaptability

Ability to Prioritize Tasks Effectively

Adaptability

Dependability

Teamwork

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Physical Stamina

Ability to Stand/Walk for Long Periods of Time

physical demands

Training Skills

Positive Attitude

guest service skills

Desire to Learn and Grow

Able to Work in a Standing/Walking Position for Long Periods of Time

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Part of Momofuku Restaurants

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 opened restaurants in the United States, Australia, and Canada. The restaurants have gained world-wide recognition for their innovative take on cuisine, while supporting sustainable and responsible farmers and food purveyors.

Founded by Chef David Chang, Momofuku Noodle Bar first opened in New York City’s East Village in 2004. Noodle Bar serves noodles, buns, and a rotating selection of dishes that change with the seasons. For the second location in New York City, Executive Chef Tony Kim developed a new menu to translate the DNA of the original Noodle Bar Uptown. Noodle Bar is located on the third floor of The Shops at Columbus Circle and opened in November of 2018. It features a full bar, and serves both lunch and dinner.

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