Momofuku
Server (Part-Time) Job at Momofuku in New York
Momofuku, New York, NY, United States
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 and Momofuku Goods, a line of home cooking products. Momofuku has gained world-wide recognition for its innovative take on cuisine, while supporting local, sustainable and responsible farmers and food purveyors.
About Momofuku Noodle Bar Uptown
Founded by Chef David Chang, Momofuku Noodle Bar first opened in New York City's East Village in 2004. At this second location in The Shops at Columbus Circle, the menu includes ramen, buns, and a roster of dishes that change with the seasons. It also features a full bar.
Momofuku Servers are the representative of the restaurant to guests.Servers are responsible for guiding guests through the Momofuku experience.Momofuku Servers are expected to give service that is knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, energetic, and thoughtful while upholding company standards and values in a busy, fast paced environment.
Compensation: $16.00 per hour, plus applicable tips
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
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
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.
Under the Key to NYC order, Momofuku is prohibited by law from allowing unvaccinated employees to work indoors. Momofuku makes reasonable accommodations for employees who are unable to show proof of vaccination because of disability, pregnancy, religious belief, or status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses. Reasonable accommodations include telecommuting and working exclusively outdoors and not entering the restaurant for any purpose other than to briefly use the locker room. Momofuku Noodle Bar uptown does not currently have any available telecommuting positions or positions where the employee is not required to enter the restaurant to perform their job duties. If hired, you will be required to show proof of vaccination.
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.
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 and Momofuku Goods, a line of home cooking products. Momofuku has gained world-wide recognition for its innovative take on cuisine, while supporting local, sustainable and responsible farmers and food purveyors.
About Momofuku Noodle Bar Uptown
Founded by Chef David Chang, Momofuku Noodle Bar first opened in New York City's East Village in 2004. At this second location in The Shops at Columbus Circle, the menu includes ramen, buns, and a roster of dishes that change with the seasons. It also features a full bar.
Momofuku Servers are the representative of the restaurant to guests.Servers are responsible for guiding guests through the Momofuku experience.Momofuku Servers are expected to give service that is knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, energetic, and thoughtful while upholding company standards and values in a busy, fast paced environment.
Compensation: $16.00 per hour, plus applicable tips
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 and guide guest's complete restaurant experience
- Provide knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, and energetic service at all times
- Maintain full menu knowledge for both food and beverage items, including all allergen information
- Adhere to all company service standards and protocols
- Utilize the POS system correctly for order entry and payment processing
- Ensure proper table maintenance, including water service, pre-bussing, etc.
- Stock and prepare service related items
- Maintain professional and warm guest communications
- Recognize key people in the industry, VIP guests and contacts related to the company and follow company protocol related to their visit
- Communicate respectfully and clearly with service team and management
- Support team members in the completion of their duties to ensure satisfaction of all guests before, during, and after service
- Engage management for any escalated guest situations
- Adhere to Momofuku's Cleaning and sanitation SOPs
- Additional service and/or operational tasks as determined by manager
- Adhere to grooming and dress code standards
- Assist teammates to anticipate all other FOH needs
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Able to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time
- Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a Server, Captain, or related role in a restaurant with a comparable service style and/or cuisine
- Ability to train new Servers in all aspects and responsibilities of the role
- 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, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 5 to 10 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.
Under the Key to NYC order, Momofuku is prohibited by law from allowing unvaccinated employees to work indoors. Momofuku makes reasonable accommodations for employees who are unable to show proof of vaccination because of disability, pregnancy, religious belief, or status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses. Reasonable accommodations include telecommuting and working exclusively outdoors and not entering the restaurant for any purpose other than to briefly use the locker room. Momofuku Noodle Bar uptown does not currently have any available telecommuting positions or positions where the employee is not required to enter the restaurant to perform their job duties. If hired, you will be required to show proof of vaccination.
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.