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The Bartender should exude passion for anticipating and creating drinks. Expedites guests’ drink orders and mixes and prepares and serves alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks to all guests in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub atmosphere. May market the nightclub, lounge, and pool and services offered to a targeted guest’s base. May be responsible for development of personal clientele list. May perform in a public relations capacity when promoting the company. Works in an efficient and professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude and delivering superior guest service always.

Working knowledge of portion control and product identification

Answer questions about beverage/food and other company functions and services

Inform guests of specials and menu changes

Take orders for beverages from guests

Responsible for accurately checking guest identification

Provide service to cocktail servers in a timely manner

Check beverage and food orders prior to serving to ensure that they are correct, properly presented and that special requests have been met

Communicate orders through POS terminal immediately

Follow given drink recipes when dispensing drinks. Garnish beverages as needed per company standards and recipes

Deliver beverage orders promptly

Organize and prioritize service per appropriate sequence of service

Prepare guest checks through POS terminal functions and process guest payments by cash, credit card, venue comps and all other tender types

Uphold procedures for Bartender/Mixologist banks

Responsible for proper check–out procedures

Responsible to ensure accurate accounting of all bar monies

Appear in uniform for all shifts and promotional activities at scheduled time

Ensure proper rotation of all liquor, beer, wine and consumable items

Keep bar top clean and free of dirty glasses, dirty ashtrays, trash, etc. throughout shift. Clean all spills and waste immediately and place all trash in proper receptacles

Proper set up and maintenance of banquet function spaces

Inform management of any complaint, comments or incident

Ability to create and maintain service rapport through The Company Corporate philosophy

Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a courteous and polite manner

Anticipate guest needs. Provide information to Guests regarding our venues, menus and pricing

Adhere to all company Standard Operating Procedures. Maintain all Company Sequence of Service Standards

Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through your work area throughout shift

Report any incidents of theft, vandalism, or violations

Respond to Guest concerns/complaints and correct errors or resolve complaints with a positive attitude

Recognize and acknowledge when guests are becoming intoxicated and/or are intoxicated

Monitor potentially intoxicated and/or disruptive guests and promptly bring to a Manager’s attention

Refuse further service of alcohol to overly intoxicated Guests in a courteous and safety-minded manner

Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws.

Maintain company safety and sanitation standards

Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed

Record and report any equipment failure and/or safety hazards to a Manager immediately

Assist all other team members as needed

Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned

IN ADDITION TO THE AFOREMENTIONED ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, THE POSITION WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES:

Accountability

Development

Working relationships

Judgment

Quality of work

Job skills knowledge

Productivity

Dependability

Punctuality

Adherence to Policy

Verbal communication

Attitude

Appearance

Teamwork

Guest satisfaction

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma preferred

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Valid Driver’s License

21+ years of age

Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards

Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards

WORKING KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of three to five (3-5) years’ experience in hospitality working in a high-volume bar

POS systems

Hospitality, Restaurant, Nightclub, Bar, and Lounge Operations

Beer, wine, spirits, and cigar brands

Opening and closing duties

Proper lifting techniques

Guest relations

Sanitation and safety

Safe alcohol service

Beverage presentation

High volume operations

SKILLS:

Create and maintain a sense of urgency

Ability to perform basic mathematical equations

Must have strong problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude always

Ability to keep an open and objective view

Ability to listen empathetically and be respectful always

Ability to maintain composure and stay focused

Ability to maintain personal integrity

Ability to work as a team, stay organized, handle various projects at one time, follow up and make accurate decisions

Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment, and work under pressure and meet deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Must present and maintain a professional image to further the overall theme of the venue

Must have good positive energy to make it through the day

Must be able to read the computer monitors

Must be able to print legibly for guests to read

Must be observant and quick to respond to various situations

Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace at venue

Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time

Must be dexterous and able to participate in all service aspects.

Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend, climb and carry as necessary

Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls

Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Ability to talk, hear, taste, smell, and see to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work indoors and/or outdoors, exposed to hot and/or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors

Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke, the severity of which depends upon guest volume

Involves constant public contact

Fast paced, high volume, high energy

Hours may be part-time (less than 30 hours per week)

Schedule could exceed 30 hours per week and may include overtime when approved by management

Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays

SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Security Level –Low

Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. Tao Group Hospitality acquired Hakkasan Group in April 2021. The combined company operates more than 60 entertainment dining and nightlife venues in over 20 markets across five continents and features a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands. These include TAO, Hakkasan, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Avenue, Cathédrale, Wet Republic, Yauatcha, Ling Ling, Sake no Hana, Casa Calavera, Jewel, Little Sister, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) (NYSE: MSGE), a leader in live experiences

US Candidates OnlyTao Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.