Min Bar - TAO Downtown Restaurant New York

Tao Group Hospitality • New York, NY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Min Bar team member prepares beverages for guests and venue servers, takes orders, provides complete food and beverage service, and monitors the guest experience. The role delivers courteous, professional hospitality to bar guests, team members, and supervisors. It requires in-depth knowledge of food and beverage menus, classic cocktails, wine, company standards, and applicable alcohol regulations. The team member also maintains the bar and venue, handles opening and closing duties, supports colleagues, and communicates guest needs to service and kitchen teams.

The position includes Tao Group Hospitality in-venue bartender training. Work takes place in an office, casino, nightclub, bar, lounge, and/or restaurant environment, which may involve varying noise levels, crowds, smoke, and exposure to cleaning materials. Extended hours, irregular and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required. The team member must maintain a professional appearance and be able to stand for extended periods, move quickly, and push and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of bartender experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience.
• At least 2 years of food and beverage experience.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant, nightclub, or lounge.
• Comprehensive knowledge of classic cocktails.
• Basic familiarity with wine varietals and classic regions around the world.
• Ability to write, read, and communicate verbally.
• Ability to print legibly for team members, management, and guests.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move quickly.
• Ability to push and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Ability to maintain positive energy throughout the day.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, busy, somewhat stressful environment and interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, managers, and coworkers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain a professional, neat, well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and accommodate guests’ needs and provide professional, exceptional service.
• Present menus, answer questions, make food and beverage suggestions, and inform guests of specials and prices.
• Ask guests about allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Enter orders accurately into the POS system and follow cash and payment-card procedures.
• Deliver food and beverages to guests at the bar and lounge, where applicable.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the bar, bar area, and venue; organize liquor displays and shelving and maintain par levels.
• Follow supervisors’ instructions, communicate with and support coworkers, and contribute as a team player.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of food and beverage menus and the company.
• Serve alcoholic beverages according to state regulations and alcohol-awareness training standards.
• Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Complete end-of-shift financial procedures accurately.
• Communicate guest needs to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House staff, managers, and chefs.
• Set up bar stations and complete side work and assigned opening and closing procedures.
• Clean the bar area and wipe down bar tops, stools, lounge tables, and chairs.
• Set up bar equipment and settings and stock stations with prescribed supplies.
• Report breakage and equipment or furniture damage to management immediately.
• Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
• Learn by listening to and observing other team members, share knowledge, and lead by example.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude and demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
• Provide help and support to fellow team members and complete additional assigned tasks.

Benefits

• State applicable time off (for eligible part-time team members).
• Pet insurance (for eligible part-time team members).
• 401(k) retirement program with employer match (for eligible part-time team members).
• Employee Assistance Program (for eligible part-time team members).
• TAO Savings Marketplace (for eligible part-time team members).
• Employee discounts (for eligible part-time team members).
• Additional benefits (for eligible part-time team members).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed