Kitchen Manager

Momofuku; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and innovative culinary team at an exciting new restaurant in Los Angeles. As a Kitchen Manager, you will lead a passionate team, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and service. Your role will involve mentoring staff, managing kitchen operations, and fostering a collaborative environment. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on culinary creativity, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the dining experience at a forward-thinking establishment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Dining Discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience in upscale dining.
• Valid Food Manager Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure top-quality dishes.
• Lead and mentor culinary team for optimal performance.

Skills

Restaurant Management

Culinary Techniques

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Food Manager Certification

Tools

Toast

Tripleseat

Resy

Job description

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 Super Peach by Momofuku

Super Peach by Momofuku is our forthcoming restaurant in Los Angeles. The restaurant will build on the lively, fun, and high-energy vibe that Noodle Bar started back in 2004. Super Peach will open in Spring 2025 in Westfield Century City.

The Kitchen Manager leads the culinary management team in training and mentoring all BOH team members on recipes and SOPS as set forth by Home Base. This individual works alongside the line and expo to ensure smooth prep and service. The Kitchen Manager maintains the budget and costs of the BOH while remaining within quarterly and annual budgets. The individual possesses a passion for food, strong ability to follow direction, the proficiency to lead, coach and a strong work ethic. Key responsibilities include mentoring, training, and coaching team members, while executing directives given by Momofuku Home Base.

COMPENSATION BAND: $90,000 - $110,000 annually

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

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to consistently deliver top-quality dishes.
• Lead and motivate a team of culinary professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal performance and development
• Collaborate closely with the management team, ensuring all products meet our high standards of taste and presentation.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food costs to maintain budgetary targets while minimizing waste and ensuring freshness.
• Implement and enforce health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and promoting a safe working environment.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork among all staff members.
• Committed to workplace culture and maintaining company ethos. Coaches employees in real-time and issues discipline as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience in a high volume, upscale to fine dining restaurant
• Valid Food Manager Certification
• Experience with Toast, Tripleseat, Resy strongly preferred
• Team-focused mindset and empathetic approach to collaboration
• 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
• Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environment
• In depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety regulations and requirements, and kitchen operations
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of restaurant management experience in a high volume, upscale to fine dining restaurant
• Experience working with an extensive beverage program in a sales-focused role: 200+ wine labels or equivalent
• Proven ability to support all administrative tasks relating to the front of house, including but not limited to financial reports, scheduling, facilities maintenance, and Health Department checks
• Continued self-education and expansion of beverage and service knowledge, with a proven track record of converting the knowledge into full team trainings for team member education and development
• 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. 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.