Host at Peak New York

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
• Pet Insurance
• TAO Marketplace
• Employee Discounts
• Time off and much more!

POSITION SUMMARY: 
Guides guests to appropriate table as directed by the maître d’. Interacts with the restaurant guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite, courteous, and hospitable manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

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  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
  ▪ Anticipates and accommodates the needs of the guest.
  ▪ Maintains the general cleanliness and orderliness of the entrance area.
  ▪ Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
  ▪ Actively takes and processes reservations for guests. 
  ▪ Assists with incoming calls and answering questions from guests.
  ▪ Responsible for checking guests’ coats and other belongings (where applicable). 
  ▪ Assists with setting up front desk area, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: 
  o Ensures that all appropriate menus are printed and ready for service.
  o Responsible for making sure all menu books are organized with current menus.
  o Collects menus throughout the venue during shift. 
  o Performs opening side-work as prescribed.
  o Performs closing side-work as prescribed.
  ▪ Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
  ▪ Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.
  ▪ 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

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  TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
  ▪ Tao Group Hospitality in-venue host person training

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  EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
  ▪ Previous hospitality experience.
  ▪ Previous host person experience.
  ▪ Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

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  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 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, sit, 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[1]workers in a professional, courteous manner
  ▪ Ability to maintain confidentiality
  ▪ Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

   

• I have read the qualifications and requirements of the position of Host Person. To the best of my knowledge, I believe that I can perform these duties.