Junior Sous Chef

Jr. Sous Chef

Will assist in managing the line and ensuring flow of service is efficient and smooth. The Jr. Sous will have opportunity to learn and develop skill sets including mentoring staff and administrative and technical skills, creating new dishes with the Chefs. A key responsibility will be learning and refining own mentoring style, supporting training and development of hourly culinary team.

Compensation Band: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits

At Momofuku, we value team members and offer competitive compensation packages that encourage longevity and growth. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including vision/dental/medical, 401k, paid time off, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, dining discounts, plus more after required wait periods. We encourage growth and offer many opportunities for personal and career development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure that standard kitchen operating procedures are met
• Supervise all culinary team members, assisting management in the training, mentoring, and disciplining of staff
• Support and manage prep responsibilities for service
• Oversee service, monitoring cooks’ progress and flow of service
• Work with the Executive Chef and culinary management team on menu creations and daily specials
• Send daily service reports and reservations logs
• Manage inventory and costs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year of experience as a Line Cook, Chef de Partie, Jr Sous Chef, or similar role in a high volume, upscale restaurant
• Proven ability to successfully work each station
• Ability to successfully train new Line Cooks on each station
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, as well as a desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills
• General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and high energy environment
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• A passion for food, exceptional work ethic and dedication
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to run a high volume service, including but not limited to expediting
• Ability to independently complete monthly inventory
• Ability to complete daily, weekly, and monthly ordering
• A proven track record of dependability and a continuous focus on learning and development

Physical Demands

• The physical demands for this position include 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.