Busser - Legasea New York

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 * Mental Health Support and Services * Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources * Pet Insurance * Employee Discounts * TAO Savings Marketplace * Time off and much more! POSITION SUMMARY: Assists Servers & Cocktail Servers in steps of guest service, and resets tables in a speedy, professional, and effective manner. Interacts with the dining room/lounge 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 the needs of the guests * Maintain the general cleanliness and orderliness of the tables and surrounding area including floor * Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, servers, managers, and chefs * Deliver, fill, and re-fill water, as requested by guests and/or directed by servers * Clears and resets tables, and cleans table area, including banquettes, during service * Helps ensure guest satisfaction through active participation in service * Maintain general cleanliness of stations and the entire venue * Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards * Properly sets-up floor and side stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: * Responsible for making sure all tables and chairs/banquettes are clean and free of debris * Sets tables with proper settings * Wipes down chairs, tables, and banquettes * Stocks side-stations with prescribed supplies * Completes opening duties as assigned or directed * Completes closing duties as assigned or directed * Participates in, when available, marking tables for upcoming courses (apps, entrees, desserts) * 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 Busser training EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: * Previous hospitality experience preferred * Previous Busser experience preferred * Previous 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, 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 * 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 co-workers in a professional, courteous manner * Ability to maintain confidentiality * Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment