Cocktail Server - Magic Hour New York

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!

The Cocktail Server actively takes orders, conducts full and complete beverage / food service, and monitors guests’ lounge / bar experience. Interacts with the lounge / bar guests, fellow 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 all needs of the guests.

Provides professional and exceptional service.

Presents menus, answers questions, and makes suggestions for all beverage and food items.

Inform guests of all food and beverage specials, with prices.

Required to solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest.

Accurately enters all orders into the POS system.

Ensures the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests.

Maintain general cleanliness of assigned stations and the entire venue.

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.

Follows all company procedures when providing bottle service.

Follows proper cash / payment card procedures.

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 cocktail lounge / bar and side stations, performs side-work and other opening / closing procedures as

directed by management, including :

Ensures all lounge furniture is clean and free of debris

Sets tables with proper settings

Stocks side-stations with prescribed supplies

Performs opening & closing side-work as prescribed

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 team members.

Assist and / or complete additional tasks as assigned

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS :

Tao Group Hospitality in-venue cocktail server training

EDUCATION / WORKING KNOWLEDGE :

Previous hospitality experience.

Previous cocktail and / or floor server 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