Event Stagehand at TAO Restaurant
POSITION SUMMARY: The Event Operation Stagehand is responsible for setting up and tearing down equipment, assisting with stage production for live acts, client presentations and special event preparations. The Stagehand plays a crucial role paying close attention to detail and ensuring smooth production transitions. They work behind the scenes to support the overall performance.
GUEST SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:
- Provide a friendly, personal demeanor with a willingness to interact
- Provide professional and friendly guest services
- Commits self to the below listed Company values, and acknowledges dedication to providing excellent guest service for our Guests and our internal team, at all times
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work safely and prevent personal injury
- Commitment to the safety of fellow co-workers and our guests, and the ability to demonstrate that commitment through daily actions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Assist in Banquet Special Event production preparations
- Assist in Banquet Special Event production cleaning and inventory of AV equipment
- Assists the Dir. of Events AV with setting stage and coordinating performers décor, load ins and load outs
- Assists the Dir. of Events AV to keep the Special Events AV equipment ready for every show
- Assists and/or completes additional tasks as assigned
- Collaborates with Technicians, and other stagehands to maintain a smooth flow of events
- Collaborates with the Special Events Managers for any last minute client requests
- Handles the organization and routing of cabling to ensure a neat and safe venue
- Provide weekly job status for ongoing projects
- Maintain weekly inventory of Special Event AV materials
- Motivate employees by creating and maintaining a positive work environment
- Enforce company and department policies and procedures
- Attend and participate in meetings regarding upcoming or current projects
- Perform all duties as deemed necessary for the success of the department
- Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned
IN ADDITION TO THE AFOREMENTIONED ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, THE PRODUCTION ASSSITANT WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES:
- Accountability
- Development
- Working relationships
- Judgment
- Quality of work
- Job skills knowledge
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Reliability
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Manageability
- Appearance
- Teamwork
- Guest satisfaction
EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- 2+ years’ experience preferred working in production or as a production assistant
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
- Valid Driver’s License
- 21+ years of age
- Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
WORKING KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficient in Windows Office, Microsoft Office, Mac OSX
- Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
- Knowledge of basic electronic systems
SKILLS:
- Must have strong problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the general public.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
- Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude at all times
- Ability to keep an open and objective view
- Ability to listen empathetically and be respectful at all times
- Ability to maintain composure and stay focused
- Ability to maintain personal integrity
- Ability to work as a team, stay organized, handle various projects at one time, follow up and make accurate decisions
- Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment, and work under pressure PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Must have good positive energy to make it through the day
- Must be able to read the computer monitors
- Must be able to print legibly for guests to read
- Must be observant and quick to respond to various situations
- Must be fluent in both written and spoken English language
- Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace in the office and/or venue
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
- Must be dexterous and able to participate in all service aspects.
- Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend, climb and carry as necessary
- Must be able to push and lift up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
- Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Ability to talk, hear, taste, and smell
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Small to Medium office environment
- Nightclub, bar, lounge and restaurant
- 5% - 25% Local Travel
- Occasionally work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke, the severity of which depends upon Guest volume
- Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays
SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Security Level – Med
