Server - Legasea New York

Tao Group Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; 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

Pet Insurance

TAO Marketplace

Employee Discounts

Time off

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality is seeking a dedicated server to deliver exceptional food and beverage service in a high-energy venue. You will interact with guests, upsell menu items, and ensure accuracy in orders and payments.

Prior fine dining or high-volume experience is a plus. You will work as part of a team, maintaining cleanliness and providing gracious hospitality in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years server experience or equivalent Tao Group Hospitality experience.
• Experience in Fine Dining or high-volume venues preferred.
• Knowledge of cocktails and wine helpful.

Responsibilities

• Take and enter orders accurately into the POS system and handle payments.
• Provide professional food and beverage service to guests.
• Present menus, answer questions, and suggest items.
• Anticipate guest needs and maintain cleanliness of stations.
• Follow opening/closing procedures and setup/teardown per management.

Skills

Guest service

Team player

Communication

Positive energy

Tools

POS system

Cash handling

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!

Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverage service, and monitors guests’ dining experience. Interacts with the dining room guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite, 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

• Maintain general cleanliness of assigned stations and the entire venue

• Provides professional and exceptional service

• Presents menus, answers question and make suggestions for all food and beverage items

• Informs 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 follows proper cash/payment card procedures

• Ensures the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests

• Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company

• Serves all beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards

• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards

• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members

• 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 floor and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:

  • Ensures all tables, chairs and 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

  • 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 dining room Server training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 2 years server experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience required

• Minimum 2 years of food and beverage experience required

• Experience in Fine Dining preferred

• Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge

• Comprehensive knowledge of classic cocktails required

• Basic familiarity with wine varietals and classic regions around the world required

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