Event Bartender - TAO Restaurant Las Vegas

Tao Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality in Las Vegas is seeking part-time bartenders to prepare beverages, take orders, and deliver exceptional service. You will interact with guests and team members, ensuring a courteous, efficient bar experience in a dynamic nightlife setting.

The role requires familiarity with bar operations, knowledge of menus and specials, and a professional appearance. Training is provided to align with Tao Group standards and safety practices.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional beverage experience.
• Previous bartender experience.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all alcoholic beverages for guests and venue servers.
• Take orders and provide full beverage service.
• Enter orders into the POS system and handle payments.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar and bar area and ensure bar setup.
• Follow health, safety and sanitation standards and team instructions.

Education

1-2 years of professional beverage experience

Previous bartender experience

Experience in high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge

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!

Prepares all alcoholic beverages for guests and venue servers. Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverageservice, and monitors guests’ bar/dining experience. Interacts with the bar guests, team members, and supervisors in a politeand a 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
• Provides professional and exceptional service
• Presents menus, answers questions, and makes suggestions for all food and beverage items
• Inform 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 follow proper cash/payment card procedures
• Ensures the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests at the bar and lounge (where applicable)
• Maintain general cleanliness of bar and bar area and the entire venue
• Makes sure all liquor displays and shelving are organized, and par levels are maintained
• Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, and be 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
• 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 the bar stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by
• management, including:
• Ensures the bar and bar area is clean and free of debris
• Sets bar with proper equipment, and settings as required
• Wipes down bar-top, bar stools, lounge tables, and chairs
• Stocks bar stations with prescribed supplies
• Performs opening and closing side-work as prescribed
• Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures
• 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 bartender training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• 1-2 years of professional beverage experience
• Previous bartender experience
• Experience in 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 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 kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move quickly
• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs.
• 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
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or 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 coworkers in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment