Garde Manger - TAO Downtown Restaurant New York

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!

Ensure quality, consistency and production of all food items. Responsible for preparing, assembling, and presenting cold dishes and setting up all stations with necessary supplies in an efficient and timely matter. Garde Manger are expected to prepare each dish in a consistent manner including portion size, taste, and plating. All recipes need to be followed and executed to TAO Standards. Garde Manager are expected to follow guidelines of sanitation, food handling, and hygiene. 
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

•  Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests. 
• Handles all allergies and/or dietary restrictions and modifications. 
• Prepare all restaurants' foods, hot and cold. Responsible for working in all aspects of food preparation. 
• Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or directions from the expeditor. 
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station. 
• Follow supervisor’s instructions and communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player. 
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to execute them to company standards. 
• Possesses general knowledge of the venue. 
• Complies with the Department of Health and company sanitation standards. 
• Communicates product needs the chefs and the support staff. 
• Required to check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets. 
• Properly sets-up station and performs opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:  
• Stocks station with prescribed supplies. 
• Sets “mise en place” following FIFO and company standards. 
• Wipes down and sanitizes the station. 
• 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 (where applicable). 
• 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 Garde Manger training 

 

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: 

• Minimum 1 year Garde Manger cook experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality  experience required. 
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge preferred. 
   

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