Bartender - TAO Downtown Restaurant New York

Tao Group Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative hospitality group as a bartender, where you'll prepare and serve a variety of beverages while ensuring an exceptional guest experience. This role involves engaging with customers, taking orders, and maintaining a clean and organized bar environment. You'll be part of a dynamic team, working in a fast-paced setting that values professionalism and teamwork. If you thrive in lively environments and have a passion for hospitality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional beverage experience required.
• Previous bartending experience in high-volume settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic beverages to guests and servers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
• Ensure timely delivery of food and beverages.

Skills

Effective communication

Positive energy

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Fast-paced environment handling

Tools

POS system

Job description

Position Summary

Prepares all alcoholic beverages for guests and venue servers. Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverage service, and monitors guests' bar/dining experience. Interacts with guests, team members, and supervisors politely to ensure gracious hospitality.

Essential Functions

1. Anticipate and accommodate guest needs.
2. Provide professional and exceptional service.
3. Present menus, answer questions, and suggest food and beverage items.
4. Inform guests of specials and prices.
5. Solicit allergy or dietary restrictions from guests.
6. Enter orders accurately into the POS system and handle payments properly.
7. Ensure timely delivery of food and beverages to guests.
8. Maintain cleanliness of the bar and venue.
9. Organize liquor displays and maintain par levels.
10. Follow supervisor instructions and support team collaboration.
11. Possess in-depth menu knowledge.
12. Serve alcoholic beverages per state regulations and training standards.
13. Comply with sanitation standards.
14. Complete end-of-shift financial procedures accurately.
15. Communicate guest needs to relevant staff.
16. Set up bar stations and perform opening/closing procedures.
17. Report equipment or furniture damage.
18. Participate in pre-service meetings and training.
19. Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
20. Represent Tao Group Hospitality and its partners.
21. Work as part of a team and support colleagues.
22. Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Training Requirements

Tao Group Hospitality in-venue bartender training.

Qualifications

1-2 years of professional beverage experience, previous bartending experience, and experience in high-volume settings.

Skills and Physical Demands

Effective communication, positive energy, legible printing, ability to kneel, bend, stand for long periods, move quickly, and lift up to 50 lbs. Must work in noisy, crowded, and smoky environments, with irregular shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Maintain a professional appearance and confidentiality. Ability to handle a fast-paced environment.

Disclaimer

This description summarizes duties and is not exhaustive. Duties may change as needed. Attendance at training and meetings is required. Additional duties may be assigned at management's discretion.

I have read and believe I can perform these duties to the best of my ability.