Bar Production - Crane Club Restaurant New York

Bartender Position

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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
• Pet Insurance
• TAO Marketplace
• Employee Discounts
• Time off and much more!

Stocks and re-stocks all bar inventories and supplies while maintaining the organization of the bar. Assists bartenders and cocktail servers (when applicable) in all aspects of guest service. Interacts with the bar guests, fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.
• Anticipate and accommodate needs of the guests in a timely manner.
• Provides professional and exceptional service.
• Helps to ensure the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests.
• Maintain general cleanliness of bar, bar area and the entire venue.
• Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.
• Possesses general knowledge of all food and beverage menus, and company policies & procedures.
• 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.
• 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:
• Makes sure the bar and bar area are 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 side-work as prescribed
• Performs closing side-work as prescribed
• Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures
• Assists the bartenders to ensure a high level of quality and speedy service.
• Responsible for emptying the trash from behind the bar and disposes of it correctly with all cardboard boxes broken down.
• Responsible for keeping clean and organized to company standard all back of house storage and refrigeration.
• Responsible for keeping all liquor displays and shelving organized and maintaining par levels.
• Responsible for reporting all breakage, 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

Education/working knowledge:

• Minimum 1 year prep or line cook experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience required.
• Knowledge of basic mixology, ingredient handling, and mise en place organization.
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge

Skills / physical demands / work environment / schedule:

• Ability to write, read, 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 stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move quickly
• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
• 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
• 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 co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment