Sous Chef
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 team members
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.
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