About the Role
Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverage service, and monitors guests’ dining experience. Interacts with guests, team members, and supervisors in a polite, courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Previous hospitality experience
- Previous dining room experience
- Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge
- 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
- 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
Skills
- Food and beverage service
- Guest interaction
- POS system operation
- Cash handling
- Payment card procedures
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Menu knowledge
- Alcohol awareness
- Sanitation standards
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- Tao Group Hospitality in-venue dining room Server training
Benefits
- 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
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.
