Sous Chef

2 years

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; spit-roasted meats ( Bang Bar ); and a growing consumer packaged goods business (Momofuku Goods). The restaurants have gained world-wide recognition for their innovative take on cuisine, while supporting local, sustainable and responsible farmers and food purveyors.

Momofuku Las Vegas

Momofuku Las Vegas is located in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. We offer a variety of dining styles from lunch to late night. Stop by for a quick snack and drink in our Peach Bar, hang at the chefs counter for buns and a bowl of noodles, or share a celebratory family-style meals in our Main Dining Room. Our menu is constantly evolving but continually draws influence from the US, Korea, and Japan.

The Sous Chef will assist in managing the line and ensuring the flow of service is efficient and smooth. The Chef will have the opportunity to create and have input on new menu creations. A key responsibility will be mentoring, training and disciplining staff (line cooks, prep cooks, etc.)

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, workers 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.

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: Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program

Leadership

Team Management

Training and Development

Problem Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Customer Service Orientation

Collaboration

Inventory Management

Menu Development

Operational Efficiency

Conflict Resolution

Physical Stamina

Organizational Skills

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