Busser - Magic Hour New York

Tao Group Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State Applicable Time Off

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

TAO Savings Marketplace

Employee Discounts and much more!

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality is seeking a part-time Restaurant Team Member in New York, NY. The role focuses on assisting servers, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring exceptional guest service in a high-energy environment. Candidates should ideally have previous hospitality experience and be prepared to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant setting. Flexibility for irregular shifts is required. Benefits include various employee perks such as time off, pet insurance, and a 401(k) program.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Exposure to cleaning materials.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.
• Maintain cleanliness of tables and surrounding area.
• Communicate guest needs to support staff.

Skills

Positive energy

Ability to communicate

Teamwork

Education

Previous hospitality experience preferred

Experience in high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge

Job description

Benefits

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.

Responsibilities

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:

Responsible for making sure all tables and chairs/banquettes are clean and free of debris

Sets tables with proper settings

Wipes down chairs, tables, and banquettes

Stocks side-stations with prescribed supplies

Completes opening duties as assigned or directed

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 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

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 8612
• Job Category Restaurant Team Member
• Posting Date 04/27/2026, 08:55 PM
• Degree Level No Formal Education
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 485 7th Ave., New York, NY, 10018, US