Event Barback Min at TAO Restaurant

Position Summary: 

Stocks and re-stocks all bar inventories and supplies while maintaining the organization of the bar. Assists bartenders and event servers in all aspects of guest service. Interacts with guests, fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Duties and Responsibilities: including but not limited to:

· Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.

· Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.

· Provides professional and exceptional service.

· Understands how to properly execute all event formats.

· Reviews and understands all aspects of the BEO.

· Knowledge of all allergies and dietary restrictions for the event.

· Helps to ensure the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests.

· Maintain the cleanliness of the bar(s) and bar areas throughout the event.

· Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and supports co-workers while being a team player.

· Possesses general knowledge of all food and beverage being served, the venue and the company.

· Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.

· Communicates the needs of the guests to Banquet and Heart-of-House support staff, managers and chefs.

· Properly sets-up the bar and event stations and performs other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:

· Ensures the bar and bar area are clean and free of debris

· Sets bar with proper equipment and settings as required

· Stocks bar-stations with prescribed product and supplies

· Performs opening side-work as prescribed

· Performs closing side-work as prescribed

· Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures

· Assists the bartenders to ensure a high level of quality and speedy service.

· Makes sure all liquor displays and shelving are organized, and par levels are maintained.

· Maintain the cleanliness and organization of storage and refrigeration areas.

· Reports all breakage, 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.

Training Requirements:

· Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Barback training, food handling.

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

· Previous hospitality experience.

· Previous bar-backing experience.

· Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

· Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.

· Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.

· Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.

· Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.

· Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

· Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.