Junior Sous Chef: Lead Prep & Mentoring in Upscale Kitchen

Momofuku Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, dental, medical

401k

Paid time off

Dining discounts

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Momofuku Group in New York invites a Jr Sous Chef to assist in managing the line and ensuring efficient service flow at Kabawa project in East Village. You will learn mentoring and training of hourly culinary team, work with the Execut Chef on menu creations, and participate in inventory and cost management.

You will benefit from competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with vision/dental/medical, retirement plans, paid time off, and dining discounts after required wait periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Line Cook or similar in a high-volume upscale restaurant.
• Proven ability to work each station.
• Ability to train new Line Cooks on each station.
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with a desire to learn and grow.
• General knife handling, food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Passion for food and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to take guidance and apply direction.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure that standard kitchen operating procedures are met.
• Supervise culinary team members, assisting management in training, mentoring, and disciplining 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.

Skills

Line experience

Station experience

Training ability

Knife skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Calm under pressure

Work ethic

Adaptability

Physical endurance

Job description

Momofuku Group in New York invites a Jr Sous Chef to assist in managing the line and ensuring efficient service flow at Kabawa project in East Village. You will learn mentoring and training of hourly culinary team, work with the Execut Chef on menu creations, and participate in inventory and cost management.

You will benefit from competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with vision/dental/medical, retirement plans, paid time off, and dining discounts after required wait periods.