Server - TAO Restaurant Chicago

Part-time team members who meet the requirements are eligible for: 

• State Applicable Time Off

• Pet Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match

• Employee Assistance Program

• TAO Savings Marketplace

• Employee Discounts 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  

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