Front Waiter - Crane Club Restaurant 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
Employee Assistance Program
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 Front Server/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