Mecha Noodle Bar

Head Chef

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Inspired by a vision for elevated Asian comfort food, Mecha Noodle Bar is a forward-thinking concept that combines traditional Vietnamese & Japanese dishes, warm hospitality, and an edgy vibe.

Description of Position

The Head Chef is responsible for achieving the company's vision on a daily basis. Together with the General Manager, the Head Chef is charged with production, food cost, labor/scheduling, food quality, and prepare and coordinate food ordered by patrons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees the operations of the kitchen and back-of-house, ensuring that food is prepared safely, efficiently, handled with quality care and according to Mecha specifications or requests in a sanitized area.
Ensures kitchen runs in accordance with all applicable health, safety, and hygiene codes and standards.
Maintains a Department of Health score of 95 or better
Certified in Serve Safe or other QFO certificate
Ensures a safe workplace environment stressing proper safety measures while performing tasks
Motivates team to create a positive and productive environment.
Procure, hire, teach / train and develop team members at every position in BOH
Manages labor and schedules appropriately to meet the needs of the business and follow the required labor standards of the BOH.
Manages ordering, production, and waste processes to ensure food cost meets Mecha’s allotted standard.
Oversees stocking, ordering, and purchasing of ingredients, ensuring that necessary ingredients are available and as fresh as possible while also minimizing spoilage and waste.
Maintains and inspects kitchen equipment and utensils, recommending repairs or replacements as needed
Partners with all management and team members in FOH and BOH to support a cohesive team focused on creating a great guest experience.
Maintains kitchen budget and conducts period end inventory
Performing other work-related duties as assigned – Including working the line, doing prep, and executing quality control

Why work with Mecha noodle bar?

Join an extremely accomplished/driven yet humble ownership team that has a great relationship and values their employees first. Richard is an ex-banker and Tony is a restauranteur, an ultimate combination of business savvy and hospitality DNA.
Be a part of an already successful, organized and profitable growing restaurant group. No mess to clean up.
Be a pivotal player in growing the brand across new and existing markets.
Share in the financial upside/profit of the organization in a leadership role.
Have fun while working with a rare work / life balance!

ABOUT the talent

Mecha Noodle Bar has attracted top talent across the board, most of whom have been promoted into roles as soon as they were ready for them. This speaks to the culture of the company and they way it treats employees as family - early employees have remained loyal from the start.

qualifications

Passion for the concept, cuisine and success of the brand.
The successful candidate will be a natural leader whose strengths and style complement the existing team. S/he will be a respected employee of the highest integrity and a leader who can positively affect the culture, external image, and inspire performance.
At least two years of kitchen manager experience required
Ability to work in high-stress environment
Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment

Interested in learning more or know the right person? Email mandeep@hhcsearch.com

about Mecha Noodle Bar

Mecha Noodle Bar is the brainchild of Tony Pham and Richard Reyes, two young restaurateurs who grew up together, the sons of Vietnamese and Latino immigrants. Mecha, which is Vietnamese for “mom and pop,” specializes in the richly, broth-based noodle dishes of Vietnamese pho and Japanese-style ramen.

"From Vietnamese Pho to Japanese Ramen -- we serve some of Asia's most comforting dishes. Among other things, we do riffs on food that can be found in the streets of Southeast Asia. Don't call us "fusion" or a sushi restaurant, there are plenty of those in Connecticut. We are American-Vietnamese-Japanese-Thai-Chinese-Korean-New England-Momofuku-Totto-and-Ippudo-inspired."

The restaurant also serves other street foods from those cuisine traditions like bao, egg rolls, and dumplings. You can even get bubble tea spiked with tequila and mezcal, bourbon, or cognac.

Notable Press

Pho the Culture: New Haven Independent

The Best Restaurants in Connecticut: Thrillist

Up to $500 for referrals!

If you are not interested in this particular role but have people in your network that could be a good fit, we would love to help them. For any person we place at any of our clients that you refer to us, we send you a check for $500.

Each person is limited to only 3 referrals maximum so please only refer your best and help continue to build the best culinary network.