Barista at Tao Group

Now hiring for a new Tao Group Hospitality concept coming to a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district, early 2027.

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 

• Assist Food Runners in delivering food to guest tables when needed. 

• Completes opening duties as assigned or directed. 

• Completes closing duties as assigned or directed

• 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. 
• Assists with dishwashing duties as needed, including operating dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitize glassware, dishes, utensils, and other service items in accordance with company sanitation standards. 
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned. 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: 

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue barista/porter training 

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: 

• Minimum 1 year previous food & beverage experience required. 
• Minimum 1-year previous barista experience required. 
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of the coffee and tea menus, and the ability to execute them to company standards. 
• 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, read, 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 stand for extended periods of time 
• Must be able to move quickly  
• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance 
• 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 
• 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-workers in a professional, courteous manner 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment