Head Bartender - 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!

Prepares all beverages for guests and venue servers. Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverage service, and monitors guests’ bar/dining experience. Interacts with the bar guests, employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

- Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook
- Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests
- Provides professional and exceptional service
- Demonstrates beverage preparation knowledge, dexterity, leadership, and organization
- Participation and input towards maintaining operational systems such as well set up guides, batching recipes, and opening/closing checklists
- Responsible for executing the training and development of new bartenders and barbacks as outlined in the employee training manual
- Coordinates with management and Beverage dept to maintain company standards
- Participation and input towards recipe development with beverage team
- Responsible for submitting weekly operations review form to all managers and beverage team
- Maintain general cleanliness of bar and bar area, and the entire venue
- Makes sure all liquor displays and shelving are organized, and par levels are maintained
- Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers , be a team player
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company
- Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards
- Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards
- Accurately completes all end-of-shift financial procedures
- Properly sets-up the bar stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
- Reports all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management
- Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings
- Attends and participates in all training sessions and departmental or venue meetings
- Learn by listening, observing ither team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example
- Demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, it’s partners and supporting hotel teams

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

- Tao Group Hospitality in-venue bartender training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

- Minimum 2 years bartender experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience required
- Minimum 2 years of food and beverage experience required
- 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