Bartender - TAO Restaurant Las Vegas

Bartender Position

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!

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

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• 1-2 years of professional beverage experience

• Previous bartender experience

• Experience in 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 75 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.

• 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