Los Angeles, CA 90067 (Century City)
Overview
Salary Range $18.00 - $18.42 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Any Category Restaurant - Food Service 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 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 located in the Westfield Century City Mall. 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. As the first (and last) point of contact, Momofuku Hosts are friendly and warm, yet professional and exacting. We are looking for well-presented, engaging individuals who will be excited to provide knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, energetic, and thoughtful service while upholding Momofuku standards and values.
Responsibilities
- Greet all guests entering the restaurant and thank all guests leaving the restaurant
- Manage reservation system
- Ensure reservations are prioritized and seated in a timely manner
- Strive to accommodate walk-in guests whenever possible
- Clearly and politely communicate with guests when delays and/or waits occur
- Maintain an organized floor by quickly and efficiently seating guests according to company standards
- Understand and operate the reservation/seating system
- Maintain professional and warm guest communications - inside the restaurant or via phone/email
- Recognize key people in the industry, VIP guests and contacts related to the company and follow company protocol related to their visit
- Communicate respectfully and clearly with service team and management
- Support team members in the completion of their duties to ensure satisfaction of all guests before, during, and after service
- Engage management for any guest issue or complaint
- Maintain cleanliness and organization at the host stand and front door area
- Additional service and/or operational tasks as determined by manager
- Adhere to grooming and dress code standards
- Assist teammates to anticipate all other FOH needs
Skills and Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of host and/or restaurant experience in a high-volume environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skill
- Must possess exceptional work ethic, strong sense of hospitality, and a collaborative attitude
- Ability to work in an organized and professional manner
- Receptive to constructive criticism and performance feedback
- Able to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time
- Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environment
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.