Dim Sum Prep - TAO Downtown New York

Tao Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Program withEmployer

Life and Disability Insurance Plans

Ancillary Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Fertility & Family Forming Support and

Resources

Pet Insurance

TAO Marketplace

Employee Discounts

Time off and much more!

Job summary

TAO Group Hospitality in New York seeks an experienced Culinary Supervisor to lead the Dim Sum department, ensuring Tao quality standards and health regulations are met. You will coordinate prep, production and service for multiple venues as needed.

You’ll hire and train staff, coach heart-of-house teams, manage schedules, and work closely with chefs to develop menus and recipes while maintaining SOP compliance in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years supervisory/management experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Proficient with computers (MS Office) and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage Dim Sum department to Tao quality standards and health regulations.
• Oversee prep, production and service for quality and accuracy.
• Organize service based on cover count and event sheets (BEOs).
• Interview, hire and train new staff; develop team members.
• Coach heart-of-house employees and ensure SOP compliance.
• Coordinate with Chefs at other locations for pars/delivery as needed.

Skills

Menu planning

Team leadership

Coaching & development

Problem solving

Food safety knowledge

POS systems / Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

TAO Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
• Pet Insurance
• TAO Marketplace
• Employee Discounts
• Time off and much more!

Management of the Dim Sum Department in accordance to Tao Group’s quality standards and Health Department regulations. Interacts with fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

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

• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.
• Ensures the needs of the guests are accommodated.
• Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house, and the entire venue.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring and training new applicants and employee development of all subordinates.
• Participates in growth opportunities and employee development.
• Responsible for the scheduling of assigned department (where applicable).
• Oversee all prep, production and service for quality and accuracy.
• Organize and execute service based on cover count, catering/delivery, BEO’s and other event sheets.
• Proficient with all operational systems, including payroll and purchasing processing.
• Complies with Department of Health and company standards.
• Coaches all heart-of-house employees to develop their abilities by setting clear guidelines and expectations.
• Communicates kitchen needs and/or issues to management.
• Ensures employees are complying with SOPs.
• Participates in the preparation and delivery of menu-focus items to daily pre-service meetings.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all Dim Sum recipes and maintains station recipe book.
• Organize, develop and produce new recipes for potential new menu items and specials.
• Ensures opening and closing procedures are being followed.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all employees during service.
• Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised employees.
• Oversees Dim Sum production for multiple locations (where applicable), coordinating weekly pars/delivery needed with Chefs at other locations.
• Participates in making sure the venue is compliant with all federal, state and local laws and regulations; and company policies.
• Participates in overseeing the replacement or repair of all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture.
• Attends, leads and participates in any training sessions, departmental meetings or daily pre-shift meetings.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of venue, 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.

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 2-3 years previous Culinary supervisory/management experience within a high-volume kitchen setting is essential.

• Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS and technology.

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 be able to move quickly
• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• 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