Butcher

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.

Momofuku Las Vegas

Momofuku Las Vegas is located in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. We offer a variety of dining styles from lunch to late night. Stop by for a quick snack and drink in our Peach Bar, hang at the chef’s counter for buns and a bowl of noodles, or share a celebratory family-style meals in our Main Dining Room. Our menu is constantly evolving but continually draws influence from the US, Korea, and Japan.

The Momofuku Butcher will work collaboratively with the BOH team to create exceptional cuisine, maintains a safe and clean food environment and takes on culinary tasks as delegated. The position involves working with seasonal meats and seafood. The ideal Momofuku Butcher candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and freshness of our meat and seafood offerings, preparing cuts according to established standards, and collaborating closely with our chefs to maintain high culinary standards.

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, 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

• Checking in all meat and seafood orders and storing at the proper temperatures set by Health Department standards
• Fabricating, organizing, storing and working with the BOH Manager in managing the inventory of meat and seafood purchases
• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner in accordance to recipe, portion control and specifications
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, organization and maintenance of kitchen and culinary equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Demonstrate safe and proper use of all kitchen equipment, including knife cutting skills
• Maintain open and effective communication with BOH team and FOH team
• Support other team members and foster a positive work environment

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Butcher or similar role in a high volume, upscale restaurant
• Food handler's permit required
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, as well as a desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• A passion for food, exceptional work ethic and dedication
• Strong desire and ability to work on a successful and effective team
• 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

• Charcuterie knowledge a plus
• Ability to assist the culinary team in receiving goods for the restaurant
• Ability to assist in managers with daily ordering and monthly inventory
• A proven track record of dependability, a continuous focus on learning and development, and a history of consistently and successfully fulfilling all role responsibilities

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.