Barista at Hakkasan Restaurant
Part-time team members who meet the requirements are eligible for:
State Applicable Time Off
Pet Insurance
401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program
TAO Savings Marketplace
Employee Discounts and much more!
Makes all standard/specialty coffee and tea beverages for the dining room, cocktail lounge, and bar. Interacts with the venue guests, 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 the guests.
Maintain the general cleanliness and sanitation of the coffee station and entire venue.
Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, servers, managers, and chefs.
Deliver coffee/tea orders, when required, to tables/bar in a timely manner, and to the correct guests.
Clears any dirty service items from the table after delivering coffee/tea orders.
Helps ensure guest satisfaction through active participation in service.
Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.
Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Properly sets-up coffee stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
Responsible for making sure that all perishable items (i.e., milk) have not expired and if they are promptly discarding them, alert management of the waste
Stocks coffee stations with all 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.
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 barista training
EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
Previous hospitality experience.
Previous barista experience.
Possesses in-depth knowledge of the coffee and tea menus, their assigned recipes, and the ability to execute them to company standards.
Possesses general knowledge of all food and beverage menus, and company policies & procedures.
Previous Experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.
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, 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.
Office, 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-workers in a professional, courteous manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
