Server - TAO Downtown Restaurant New York

Tao Group; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Life & Disability Insurance

Ancillary Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Fertility & Family Forming Support

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

TAO Savings Marketplace

Time off

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality in New York, NY is seeking an experienced server to provide exceptional food and beverage service in a fast-paced setting. You will present menus, take orders, and ensure guest satisfaction while adhering to standards and safety guidelines.

We offer competitive benefits for full-time staff, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, life and disability insurance, and more. Excellent teamwork is essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years server experience or Tao Group Hospitality experience.
• Minimum 2 years of food and beverage experience.
• 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 regions required.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and provide professional service.
• Present menus and answer questions about items and specials.
• Solicit allergy or dietary restrictions from guests.
• Enter orders accurately in POS and handle payments.
• Deliver food and beverages to guests and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain clean stations and assist team members as a must.
• Attend pre-service meetings and training sessions.
• Follow health, sanitation, and safety standards.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Cocktails knowledge

Wine knowledge

Education

2+ years server experience

2+ years food & beverage experience

Fine dining experience preferred

High-volume venue experience

Knowledge of classic cocktails

Wine varietals knowledge

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!

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