JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary: Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverage service, and monitors guests’ dining experience. Interacts with the dining room guests, fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite, courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Duties and Responsibilities: including but not limited to

· Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.

· Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.

· Maintain general cleanliness of assigned stations and the entire venue.

· Provides professional and exceptional service.

· Presents menus, answers question and make suggestions for all food and beverage items.

· Informs guests of all food and beverage specials, with prices.

· Required to solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest.

· Accurately enter all orders into the POS system and follows proper cash/payment card procedures.

· Ensures the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests.

· Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.

· Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company.

· Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards.

· Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.

· Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

· Accurately completes all end-of-shift financial procedures.

· Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers and chefs.

· Properly sets-up floor and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:

o Ensures all tables, chairs and banquettes are clean and free of debris

o Sets tables with proper settings

o Wipes down chairs, tables and banquettes

o Stocks side-stations with prescribed supplies

o Performs opening side-work as prescribed

o Performs closing side-work as prescribed

· Reports all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.

· Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.

· Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.

· Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.

· Portrays a positive and professional attitude.

· Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners and supporting hotel environments.

· Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

Training Requirements:

· Tao Group Hospitality in-venue dining room server training, Alcohol Awareness Certificate, Food Handling Certificate.

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

· Previous hospitality experience.

· Previous dining room server experience.

· Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

· Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.

· Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.

· Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.

· Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.

· Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

· Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Tao Group Hospitality reserves the right to make changes in the above job description and all other duties assigned. Nothing herein shall restrict Tao Group Hospitality management’s right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time.

ABOUT US
ABOUT TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY

Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. The company operates branded locations across the globe, featuring a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands including TAO, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Cathédrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, KOMA, Avenue, Fleur Room, JEWEL, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Mohari Hospitality, an investment firm focused on the luxury lifestyle and hospitality sectors. With over 25 years of industry experience, Tao Group Hospitality consistently sets the bar for guest experiences by delivering unforgettable entertainment with innovation and creativity at the core. The company strives to exceed expectations and continually reinvent the future of hospitality through its owned operations as well as joint venture and managed properties.

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