About the Role
Delivers all food menu items and accurately describes them to the guests. Acts as a liaison between servers, cocktail servers, bartenders, and chefs. Interacts with guests, team members, and supervisors politely and courteously to ensure gracious hospitality.
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 and support co-workers, and be a team player
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food menus
- 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 runner’s station, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management
- 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
Requirements
- Tao Group Hospitality in-venue food runner training
Skills
- 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
- May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
- Exposure to cleaning materials
- 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
Work Type
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 1 year restaurant experience preferred
- Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge
Benefits
- State Applicable Time Off
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- TAO Savings Marketplace
- Employee Discounts
About the Company
- Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues.
- The company operates branded locations across the globe, featuring a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands including TAO, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Cathédrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, KOMA, Avenue, Fleur Room, JEWEL, and more.
- Tao Group Hospitality is part of Mohari Hospitality, an investment firm focused on the luxury lifestyle and hospitality sectors.
- With over 25 years of industry experience, Tao Group Hospitality consistently sets the bar for guest experiences by delivering unforgettable entertainment with innovation and creativity at the core.
- The company strives to exceed expectations and continually reinvent the future of hospitality through its owned operations as well as joint venture and managed properties.
