Busser at TAO Restaurant
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.
Maintain the general cleanliness and orderliness of the tables.
Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, servers, managers, and chefs.
Deliver, fill, and re-fill water, as requested by guests and/or directed by servers.
Clears and resets tables, and cleans table area, including banquettes, during service.
Helps ensure guest satisfaction through active participation in service.
Maintain general cleanliness of stations and the entire venue.
Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Properly sets-up floor and side stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
Responsible for making sure all tables and chairs/banquettes are clean and free of debris.
Sets tables with proper settings.
Wipes down chairs, tables, and banquettes.
Stocks side-stations with prescribed supplies.
Performs opening side-work as prescribed.
Performs closing side-work as prescribed.
Participates in, when available, marking tables for upcoming courses (apps, entrees, desserts).
Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.
Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Tao Group Hospitality in-venue busser training
EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
Previous hospitality experience.
Previous busser experience.
Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.
SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE
Ability to write 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 kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to move quickly.
Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.
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.
Exposure to hot kitchen elements or 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.
