Receiver - TAO Restaurant Chicago

Tao Group Hospitality•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Receiver is responsible for receiving, unloading, and sorting delivered items, verifying their quantity and quality, and moving them from the shipping and receiving platform to the stockroom or the appropriate department. The role may involve operating shipping and receiving equipment, such as forklifts, and maintaining a clean and orderly receiving platform. The Receiver works courteously with team members and supervisors to support gracious hospitality and efficient venue operations. The position manages incoming orders, follows purchase-order specifications and company receiving procedures, supports inventory, and communicates product needs to purchasers and chefs. Duties also include setting up the receiving station, completing assigned opening and closing tasks, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, reporting damaged or broken equipment, and participating in applicable meetings and training. The Receiver is expected to follow management direction, support colleagues, learn and share knowledge, and maintain a positive, professional attitude. The work may take place in an office, casino, nightclub, bar, lounge, and/or restaurant environment. Conditions may include varying noise and crowd levels, smoke, hot kitchen elements, and cleaning materials. The role may require extended hours, irregular or evening shifts, weekends, and holidays. Physical requirements include moving quickly, standing for extended periods, and pushing and lifting up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance. A professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance is required.

Requirements

Ability to write, read, and communicate verbally.
Ability to move quickly and stand for extended periods.
Ability to push and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, managers, and coworkers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.
Ability to work in conditions involving varying noise and crowd levels, smoke, hot kitchen elements, or cleaning materials.
May be required to work extended hours, irregular shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous receiver or stocker experience, or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience.
Experience as a receiver in a high-volume operation.
Knowledge of food products.

Responsibilities

Receive, unload, sort, and inspect delivered items for quantity and quality.
Move or deliver received items from the shipping and receiving platform to the stockroom or designated department.
Manage incoming orders efficiently and follow purchase-order specifications.
Operate shipping and receiving equipment, such as forklifts, as needed.
Maintain cleanliness, order, and sanitation in receiving areas, the kitchen, and the venue.
Communicate product needs to purchasers and chefs and assist with inventory.
Set up the receiving station and complete assigned opening and closing procedures, including reviewing daily purchase orders and cleaning the receiving area.
Report breakage and equipment or furniture damage to management promptly.
Follow supervisor instructions and company receiving and sanitation standards; support coworkers and team members.
Attend applicable pre-service meetings, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
Maintain knowledge of the venue and Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Complete additional tasks as assigned.