Busser - Fleur Room New York

Tao Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off Benefits

Pet Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Savings Marketplace

Employee Discounts

Job summary

TAO Group in New York is seeking part-time busser team members to assist servers and reset tables quickly and professionally, ensuring gracious hospitality.

You will work in a fast-paced venue, maintain cleanliness, assist with opening/closing duties, stock stations, and support front-of-house and heart-of-house teams. Previous hospitality experience is preferred, and flexible weekend/evening shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience preferred; prior busser experience is a plus.
• Ability to stand for long periods and move quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential for coordinating with servers and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Servers & Cocktail Servers in guest service steps and reset tables quickly and professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of tables and surrounding area, including floor.
• Communicate guests' needs to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House staff and supervisors.
• Deliver, fill, and refill water as directed by servers.
• Clear and reset tables, and clean table areas including banquettes during service.
• Participate in daily pre-service meetings and training sessions.
• Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and teamwork with fellow staff.
• Assist with opening/closing duties and side-work as directed by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Part-time team members who meet the requirements are eligible for:

• State Applicable Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• TAO Savings Marketplace
• Employee Discounts and much more!

Assists Servers & Cocktail Servers in steps of guest service, and resets tables in a speedy, professional, and effective manner. Interacts with the dining room/lounge guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests
• Maintain the general cleanliness and orderliness of the tables and surrounding area including floor
• Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, servers, managers, and chefs
• Deliver, fill, and re-fill water, as requested by guests and/or directed by servers
• Clears and resets tables, and cleans table area, including banquettes, during service
• Helps ensure guest satisfaction through active participation in service
• Maintain general cleanliness of stations and the entire venue
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards
• Properly sets-up floor and side stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
  1. Responsible for making sure all tables and chairs/banquettes are clean and free of debris
  2. Sets tables with proper settings
  3. Wipes down chairs, tables, and banquettes
  4. Stocks side-stations with prescribed supplies
  5. Completes opening duties as assigned or directed
  6. Completes closing duties as assigned or directed
• Participates in, when available, marking tables for upcoming courses (apps, entrees, desserts)
• Reports all breakage, and 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
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Busser training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Previous hospitality experience preferred
• Previous Busser experience preferred
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

• The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
• Must have good positive energy throughout the day
• Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move quickly
• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Exposure to cleaning materials
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment