Lead Bartender

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 a new restaurant opening in later this year at Westfield Century City.
Part of the larger Momofuku family, Super Peach is an approachable, fast-paced concept built for high volume and bold flavor. Super Peach offers the opportunity to join a growing team focused on sharp execution, great hospitality, and creating a high-energy dining experience from the ground up.

Momofuku Lead Bartender's will maintain the bar program and under the guidance of management, aid in the development of the bar program’s forthcoming phases, as well as help train new bartenders and bar backs in all technical aspects of bar operations. The Lead Bartender will also assist management in inventory management, organization, cleaning schedule and checklist maintenance. The Lead Bartender will oversee maintaining batching consistency and par upkeep. The Lead Bartender is expected to give service that is knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, energetic, and thoughtful while upholding company standards, values and balancing responsibilities in a busy, fast paced environment. The Lead Bartender is expected to construct and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages while guiding guests through the Momofuku experience.

COMPENSATION BAND: $20.00 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

• Uphold service and beverage standards during shifts to lead by example
• Coach fellow team members during shifts to maintain standards; communicate deficiencies to management for follow up
• Oversee and guide guest’s complete dining and bar experience
• Provide knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, energetic, and thoughtful service at all times
• 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 
• Full knowledge of spirits, beer, and wine
• Create and implement cocktail program, keeping in style with Momofuku
• Adhere to all company service standards and protocols
• Track and fulfill all preordered beverage items. This includes managing bottle and cap inventory, making labels, packing orders, making and packing garnishes.
• Uphold Momofuku standards of quality when assembling alcoholic beverages for guests
• Responsibly serve alcoholic beverages 
• Confident and correct use of POS system for order entry and payment processing
• Ensure food and beverage arrive to guests quickly and correctly; and confirming guest satisfaction
• Maintain the cleanliness of bar tools and bar areas 
• Ensure guests are charged correctly and receive proof of payment in a timely manner
• Communicate respectfully with service team and management, chefs (and kitchen team) as necessary
• Support team with beverage service to all dining room areas
• Engage management for any guest issue or complaint
• Stocking and preparing bar service related items 

• Assist the FOH Managers in defining and enforcing beverage service standards

• Adhere to grooming and dress code standards
• Construct and serve all alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for bar guests and table service

• Maintain full menu knowledge for both food and beverage items, including all allergen information
• Maintain all approved beverage recipes to the provided specifications
• Utilize the POS system correctly for order entry and payment processing
• Maintain professional and warm guest communications
• Recognize key people in the industry, VIP guests and contacts related to the company and