Kitchen Server - 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** - **TAO Marketplace** - **Employee Discounts** - **Time off and much more!** Delivers all food menu items and accurately describes them to the guests. Acts as a liaison between the servers, cocktail servers & bartenders, and chefs. Interacts with the dining room 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 all needs of the guests - Provides professional and exceptional service - Delivers and describes all food items to the guests, in a timely manner - Participates in table maintenance and bussing of excess tableware - Maintain general cleanliness of stations and the entire venue - Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, and be a team player - Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food menus - Responsible for the barista station- set up and creating coffee and tea orders - Responsible for expediting food orders - Required to solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest and communicate to management - Possess knowledge of culinary ticket system - Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards - Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support team members, managers, and chefs - Properly sets-up Kitcxhen Server’s station, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: - Stocks station with prescribed items and supplies - Completes opening duties as assigned or directed - Completes closing duties as assigned or directed - 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 food Kitchen Server training **EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:** - 1 year restaurant 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 R…