Polisher - Sake No Hana New York

Tao Group Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State Applicable Time Off

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Program withEmployer

Employee Assistance Program

TAO Savings Marketplace

Employee Discounts and much more!

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality seeks part-time team members for a polishing/dining support role at our venue in New York. You will retrieve, dry, and polish service ware and assist dining/lounge teams to ensure guests receive gracious hospitality.

Requirements include prior hospitality experience, ability to move quickly, stand long periods, and lift up to 75 lbs with or without help. Training is provided; a strong team ethic is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate clearly.
• Must be able to move quickly and stand for extended periods.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs with or without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Support the dining room and lounge team members to meet guest needs.
• Work with dish station team members to ensure supplies are available.
• Maintain general cleanliness of stations and the venue.
• Comply with health and sanitation standards.
• Set up polishing station and perform opening/closing side-work as directed.
• Report breakage or damage to equipment or furniture to management.
• Attend trainings or department meetings and work as part of a team.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Previous hospitality experience

High-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge experience

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!

Retrieves, dries, and polishes all clean dining room/lounge service ware, and distributes to appropriate stations. Interacts with 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:

• Support the dining room/lounge team members in accommodating the needs of the guests
• Work with dish station team members to ensure adequate supplies are available
• Maintain general cleanliness of station and the entire venue
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards
• When necessary clean out all polishing equipment using proper cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Change garbage, recycling, and broken glass bins when necessary
• Empty compost into composter when needed
• Ensure all stations are stocked to par and inform the manager when inventories are low
• Maintaining cleanliness of restrooms when bathroom attendants aren’t scheduled
• Properly sets-up polishing station and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
• Stocks side-stations with prescribed supplies
• Performs opening side-work as prescribed
• Performs closing side-work as prescribed
• Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management
• 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 polisher training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Previous hospitality experience
• 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 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