Porter - TAO Restaurant Los Angeles

Tao Group Hospitality•Los Angeles, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Porter is a part-time team member responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of the venue. This includes tasks such as polishing silverware and glassware, restocking shelves, and interacting courteously with team members and supervisors to ensure a high standard of hospitality.

Requirements

Tao Group Hospitality in-venue porter training
Experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred.
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
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

Responsibilities

Anticipate and accommodate the needs of all team members.
Ensure the maintenance, general cleanliness, and orderliness of the venue, including polishing silverware and glassware, restocking shelves, and keeping walkways swept, mopped, and clear of debris.
Properly store and remove garbage and soiled linens.
Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with, and support co-workers while being a team player.
Possess in-depth knowledge of proper usage of cleaning chemicals, soaps, and supplies.
Possess general knowledge of the venue.
Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Communicate product needs to the chefs and/or purchaser.
Properly set up venue’s sanitation areas, perform side-work, and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: Stock station with prescribed supplies, Perform opening side-work as prescribed, Perform closing side-work as prescribed.
Report all breakage or damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable).
Attend and participate in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
Portray a positive and professional attitude.
Demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Work as part of a team and provide help and support to all fellow team members.
Assist with or complete additional tasks as assigned.