Bartender - MC Restaurant New York

POSITION SUMMARY: 
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: 
o Ensures the bar and bar area is clean and free of debris
o Sets bar with proper equipment, and settings as required
o Wipes down bar-top, bar stools, lounge tables, and chairs
o Stocks bar stations with prescribed supplies
o Performs opening and closing side-work as prescribed
o 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

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 effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner
 Ability to maintain confidentiality
 Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a summary of duties, which you are expected to perform in your assignment. It is by no means an all inclusive list but is merely a broad guide to expected duties. A