Kitchen Server - Crane Club Restaurant New York

Tao Group Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k match

Life & disability insurance

Ancillary plans

Employee assistance

Fertility support

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Savings marketplace

Paid time off

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Server to deliver all food items and describe them accurately to guests, while coordinating with servers, bartenders, and chefs in a fast-paced venue.

Ideal candidates have restaurant experience, strong communication, and a positive attitude. You’ll ensure cleanliness, uphold health standards, and support a collaborative team in a vibrant hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate.
• Positive energy throughout the day.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Move quickly and handle a fast-paced environment.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and accommodate all needs of the guests.
• Provides professional and exceptional service.
• Delivers and describes all food items to the guests, in a timely manner.
• Participates in table maintenance and bussing of excess tableware.
• Maintain general cleanliness of stations and the entire venue.
• Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with co-workers, and be a team player.
• Possesses knowledge of all food menus.
• Responsible for setup and creating coffee/tea orders at the barista station.
• Expedite food orders when needed.
• Solicit allergy or dietary restrictions from guests and relay to management.
• Knowledge of culinary ticket system.
• Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Communicate guests’ needs to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Stamina

Team player

Education

Restaurant experience preferred

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


• Employee Discounts


• TAO Savings Marketplace


• Time off and much more!

Delivers all food menu items and accurately describes them to the guests. Acts as a liaison between the servers, cocktail servers & bartenders, and chefs. Interacts with the dining room 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 all needs of the guests


• Provides professional and exceptional service


• Delivers and describes all food items to the guests, in a timely manner


• Participates in table maintenance and bussing of excess tableware


• Maintain general cleanliness of stations and the entire venue


• Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, and be a team player


• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food menus


• Responsible for the barista station- set up and creating coffee and tea orders


• Responsible for expediting food orders


• Required to solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest and communicate to management


• Possess knowledge of culinary ticket system


• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards


• Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support team members, managers, and chefs


• Properly sets-up Kitcxhen Server's station, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
  
  
  
  • Stocks station with prescribed items and supplies
  
  
  
  


• Completes opening duties as assigned or directed


• Completes closing duties as assigned or directed


• 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 food Kitchen Server training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• 1 year restaurant 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