Momofuku

Established by chef and founder David Chang in 2004 with the opening of Momofuku Noodle Bar, Momofuku has grown to include restaurants in New York City, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles and Momofuku Goods, a line of home cooking products. Momofuku has gained world-wide recognition for its innovative take on cuisine, while supporting local, sustainable and responsible farmers and food purveyors.

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.

The Momofuku Bar Prep assists the bar team in providing guests with the Momofuku experience. The ideal Momofuku bar prep candidate is focused, driven, detail oriented and comfortable working in a prep kitchen environment.

Compensation Band:  $20 - $22 per hour

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

• Perform opening duties to required standards: cleaning, setting up, and detailing the dining spaces and service stations
• Receive and work with ingredients for the preparation of bar menu items
• Assist bar team with all preparation and organization in the bar prep area including but not limited to juicing and cutting fruit, preparing syrups, building garnishes and liquor batches, etc.
• Produce and maintain pars for specialty ice
• Communicate between bar, kitchen, and management teams regarding prep lists and action items
• Follow mandated safety and Department of Health procedures at all times
• Strictly adhere to all beverage-related recipes
• Maintain prep area and walk-in refrigerator cleanliness
• Label, date, and store in accordance with the standards for the restaurant
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of service tools, glassware and bar areas
• Assist in weekly deep-cleaning of the restaurant
• Stock and prepare service related items
• Follow mandated safety and sanitation procedures at all times
• Adhere to grooming and dress code guidelines
• Maintain open and effective communication with BOH team and FOH team
• Support other team members and foster a positive work environment

  Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of high volume restaurant experience, in the front or back of house
• 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

• 1+ years of experience in a similar role at a moderate to high volume restaurant, or Culinary Arts degree
• A proven track record of dependability, a continuous focus on learning and development, and a history of consistently and successfully fulfilling all role responsibilities

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.

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.