Bartender - MC Restaurant New York

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all part-time team members such as:

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!

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