Porter at TAO Restaurant

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Maintains the cleanliness, sanitary condition and safety of the venue.  Interacts with fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. 

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

• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of all team members. 

• Ensures the maintenance, general cleanliness, and orderliness of the venue and that walkways are swept, mopped, and clear of debris. 

• Proper storage and removal of garbage and soiled linens. 

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

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of proper usage of cleaning chemicals, soaps, and supplies. 

• Possesses general knowledge of the venue. 

• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards. 

• Communicates product needs to the chefs and/or purchaser. 

• Properly sets-up venue’s sanitation areas, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:  

• Stocks station with prescribed supplies. 

• Performs opening side-work as prescribed. 

• 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 (where applicable). 

• 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 porter training 

 

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred. 

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 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality 

• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful 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