Bartender - New Restaurant New York

Acclaimed industry veterans Chef Melissa Rodriguez, Jeff Katz and Tao Group Hospitality join forces to introduce a new restaurant in West Chelsea. Opening Fall 2024!

Prepares all alcoholic beverages for guests and venue servers. Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverage service, and monitors guests’ bar/dining experience. Interacts with the bar guests, team members, and supervisors in a polite and 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.
• Provides professional and exceptional service.
•  Presents menus, answers questions, and makes suggestions for all food and beverage items.
•  Inform 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 follow proper cash/payment card procedures.
•  Ensures the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests at the bar and lounge (where applicable).
•  Maintain general cleanliness of bar and bar area and the entire venue.
•  Makes sure all liquor displays and shelving are organized, and par levels are maintained.
•  Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, and be a team player.
•  Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company.
•  Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards.
•  Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
•  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 the bar stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
  •  Ensures the bar and bar area is clean and free of debris
  •  Sets bar with proper equipment, and settings as required
  •  Wipes down bar-top, bar stools, lounge tables, and chairs
  •  Stocks bar stations with prescribed supplies
  •  Performs opening and closing side-work as prescribed
  •  Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures
•  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 bartender training
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• EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
•  1-2 years of professional beverage experience.
•  Previous bartending experience.
•  Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

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 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 kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods of time
•  Must be able to move quickly
•  Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.
•  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
•  Exposure to hot kitchen elements or 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 effecti