Busser - TAO Restaurant Chicago

Busser 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!

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

• Handles biohazard cleanup in compliance with safety and sanitation protocols.

• 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

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed and provided by Gofriendshop, Inc. d/b/a Landed, known as the LANDED Platform, is employed in the assessment of applicants for the positions being recruited in order to gauge the following pertinent qualifications or traits:

The candidate's ability to perform the tasks in the available job role.

The candidate's self-rated skill proficiency.

The candidate's fit for this job posting.

The use of AI technology is used to converse with candidates for hourly employment positions, screen based on the position's pre-set criteria, and schedule interviews. The AI system collects and processes personal information from candidate resumes and candidate responses to screening questions. The candidate may ask any questions about the AI tool and how we use it, and/or request an alternative selection process or reasonable accommodation if desired, by emailing the employer directly at View email address on click.appcast.io.

About Us

ABOUT TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. The company operates branded locations across the globe, featuring a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands including TAO, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Cathdrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, KOMA, Avenue, Fleur Room, JEWEL, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Mohari Hospitality, an investment firm focused on the luxury lifestyle and hospitality sectors. With over 25 years of industry experience, Tao Group Hospitality consistently sets the bar for guest experiences by delivering unforgettable entertainment with innovation and creativity at the core. The company strives to exceed expectations and continually reinvent the future of hospitality through its owned operations as well as joint venture and managed properties.

Job Info

• Job Identification 9536
• Job Category Restaurant Team Member
• Posting Date 09/18/2026, 05:01 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 632 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, 60610, US
• Minimum Salary 12.96
• Maximum Salary 12.96
• Remote No