Mise Server - Momofuku Group : Job Details

** Mise Server**

**Job Category****:** Front of House **Requisition Number****:** KOMIS002532 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**Momofuku**

Momofuku was founded by chef David Chang in 2004 with the opening of Momofuku Noodle Bar inNew 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 Apptit magazine, Momofuku has restaurants in the United States and Canada as well as a line of restaurant-grade products for home cooks.

**About Ko and Ko Bar**

Momofuku Ko opened in 2008. Ko is guided by the Japanese kaiseki tradition as well as seasonality, the innovation of our mentors and peers, food memories, and the breadth of cuisine available in the melting pot of New York City. Ko has two Michelin stars, which it has maintained since 2009. In 2015, Ko was awarded three stars by the New York Times.

Ko Bar, which opened in 2018, serves an evolving a la carte menu and an expansive beverage program.

The Ko **Mise** **Server** will be warm, hospitable, yet professional and exacting while providing above and beyond service in line with Momofuku standards and values. We are looking for well-presented, organized individuals who want to be part of a team that tests limits.

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**

* Prioritize proper pacing of setting and clearing of tasting menu items such as silverware and plates.

* Coordinate with Beverage Server on smooth management of service section

* Ensure food and beverage arrive to guests quickly and correctly; and confirming guest satisfaction

* Ensure proper table maintenance, including water service, pre-bussing, etc.

* Assist beverage servers and bartenders by communicating 86s, menu changes, and/or other food related information

* Quickly and correctly transport food from the kitchen to the guest, if needed

* Communicate respectfully with chefs (and kitchen team) as necessary

* Stocking and preparing service related items

* Performing opening and closing duties to standards required

* Setting up and detailing dining room and stations to standards required

* Effectively communicating service irregularities to all

* Professional table-maintenance

* Assisting in cleaning and polishing wares

* Assisting in bathroom checks

* Full knowledge of food and beverage menu items including the major components of a dish/drink; this may include ingredients and their source, simple descriptions of unfamiliar ingredients, preparation, and/or execution of correct food and beverage service

* General knowledge of Momofuku and Momofuku Ko, and be able to assist with FAQs

* Adhere to grooming and dress code standards

* Assisting in deep cleaning of the restaurant

* Constantly pushing to creatively interpret positive guest relations and industry standards

* Adhere to covid-19 related health and safety standards

**Skills & Requirements**

* 2+ years of fine dining experience, willing to train the right person

* Must possess strong empathy and team spirit

* Exceptional communication, service, and floor skills

* Ability to work in an organized and meticulous manner with strong attention to small details

* Solution-focused, receptive to constructive criticism and general performance feedback

* Must have a strong interest in food & wine, & the business of hospitality

* Uncompromising work ethic with a relish for new challenges

**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.

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. Ko and Ko Bar 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.*

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