Sous Chef

Momofuku; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Commuter Benefits

Dining Discounts

Wellness Program

Job summary

Momofuku in New York City is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support line management, help drive the flow of service, and contribute to menu development.

You will mentor and train staff, ensure SOPs, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on daily specials, inventory, and purchasing. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package await.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef at a restaurant with similar volume and cuisine.
• Ability to independently complete monthly inventory and ordering.
• Ability to train new hourly culinary team members on each station.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude with willingness to learn and grow.
• General knife handling, food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Standing/walking for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure that standard kitchen SOPs are met.
• Supervise culinary team, mentoring and disciplining staff as needed.
• Oversee service and monitor progress of cooks.
• Submit daily service reports and HR-related paperwork.
• Support prep for service and ensure recipes meet standards.
• Ensure kitchen SOPs and recipes meet company standards.
• Oversee line cook team to maintain quality.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation.
• Report facilities issues to management.
• Collaborate on menu creations and daily specials.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing and receiving.
• Support staffing and training of BOH personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Knife handling

Food safety

Calm under pressure

Standing/walking

Passion for food

Fast-paced environment

Training staff

High volume service

Inventory management

Facilities maintenance

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: New York, NY 10013, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $72,500.00 - $77,500.00 Salary, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, Momofuku

About Kabawa

Kabawa and Bar Kabawa from Chef Paul Carmichael and Momofuku. They are dedicated to celebrating Caribbean culture in the East Village and reflect Chef Paul’s culinary journey.

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.)

Compensation Band: $72,500 - $77,500 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

• With support of senior culinary management, 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
• Oversee service, monitoring cooks’ progress and flow of service
• Send daily service reports, reservations logs, and hr related processes such as trail paperwork, worker’s comp, and accident reports
• Support and manage prep for service; ensure all prep items and recipes are made to standard
• Monitor and ensure that company standard kitchen operating procedures are met
• Oversee line cook team to ensure all items and recipes are made to standard
• Enforce and train food and equipment safety and sanitation amongst all team members
• Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and functions properly; report any facilities issues to senior culinary management
• Monitor receiving to ensure all product meets restaurant standards
• Work with the Executive Chef and culinary management team on menu creations and daily specials
• Support Executive Chef and/or CDC with the inventory, purchasing, and receiving of products
• Support staffing needs for BOH open positions; assist in monitoring candidates trailing and training of all BOH

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as an Junior Sous Chef, Sous Chef, or equivalent role at a restaurant comparable in volume and level of cuisine
• Ability to independently complete monthly inventory and daily, weekly, and monthly ordering
• Ability to successfully train new hourly culinary team members 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

• 2+ years of experience as an Sous Chef at a restaurant comparable in volume and level of cuisine
• Ability to successfully train new Sous Chefs on all role responsibilities
• Proven ability to run a high volume service, including but not limited to expediting
• Proven ability to support all administrative tasks relating to the back of house, including but not limited to facilities maintenance, inventory management, and Health Department checks
• A proven track record of dependability and a continuous focus on learning and development

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 Details

Compensation: Salary ($72,500.00 - $77,500.00)

Benefits & Perks

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Commuter Benefits
• Dining Discounts
• Wellness Program