** Bartender**

**Job Category****:** Front of House **Requisition Number****:** NBCCB002500 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**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 Apptit magazine, Momofuku has restaurants in the United States and Canada as well as a line of restaurant-grade products for home cooks.

**About Momofuku Noodle Bar Uptown**

Founded by Chef David Chang, Momofuku Noodle Bar first opened in New York Citys 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 **Bartenders** are the representative of the restaurant to guests. Bartenders are responsible for assembling and serving alcoholic beverage while guiding guests through the Momofuku experience. Momofuku bartenders 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.

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, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, along with gym and commuter 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 guests 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

* Adhere to all company service standards and protocols

* Uphold Momofuku standards of quality when assembling alcoholic beverages for guests

* Responsibly serve alcoholic beverages

* Support team with beverage service to all dining room areas

* 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 chefs (and kitchen team) as necessary

* Engage management for any guest issue or complaint

* Stocking and preparing bar service related items

* Adhere to grooming and dress code standards

**Skills & Requirements**

* Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in a high volume environment

* Strong beverage knowledge and a passion for the service industry

* Receptive to constructive criticism and performance feedback

* Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environment

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Must possess exceptional work ethic, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative attitude

**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. 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.*

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