Commis at Hakkasan Restaurant

The position is responsible for preparing specific foods, hot and cold for concerned stations. Focus is on specialized Asian cuisine.

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

• Prepare specific foods, hot and cold, for concerned stations based on recipe specifications
• Able to identify and use cuisine specific ingredients per recipe
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of the kitchen
• Able to read, measure, and execute recipes
• Able to read and execute computer tickets for service
• Apply advanced knife skills required for service and preparation
• Apply advanced hand skills to prepare dim sum
• Maintain a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation
• Assists Chefs as needed in execution of service
• Work as a team, assisting all guests and employee’s needs and inquiries
• Effectively communicate with management, chefs and service staff to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees
• Work one or two days ahead of operation to ensure product delivery is on time and to ensure on days off anyone covering has what they need to operate
• Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: 

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Commis - Wok training

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 and verbally communicate 
• Must be able to move quickly 
• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time 
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume 
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment 
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials 
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment 
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required 
• 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