Dim Sum Prep at Tao Downtown

• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook. 
• Ensures the needs of the guests are accommodated. 
• Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house, and the entire venue. 
• Participate in interviewing, hiring and training new applicants and employee development of all subordinates. 
• Participates in growth opportunities and employee development. 

• Responsible for the scheduling of assigned department (where applicable). 
• Oversee all prep, production and service for quality and accuracy. 
• Organize and execute service based on cover count, catering/delivery, BEO’s and other event sheets. 
• Proficient with all operational systems, including payroll and purchasing processing. 
• Complies with Department of Health and company standards. 

• Coaches all heart-of-house employees to develop their abilities by setting clear guidelines and expectations. 
• Communicates kitchen needs and/or issues to management. 
• Ensures employees are complying with SOPs. 
• Participates in the preparation and delivery of menu-focus items to daily pre-service meetings. 
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all Dim Sum recipes and maintains station recipe book. 

• Organize, develop and produce new recipes for potential new menu items and specials. 
• Ensures opening and closing procedures are being followed. 
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all employees during service.  
• Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised employees. 
• Oversees Dim Sum production for multiple locations (where applicable), coordinating weekly pars/delivery needed with Chefs at other locations. 

• Participates in making sure the venue is compliant with all federal, state and local laws and regulations; and company policies.  
• Participates in overseeing the replacement or repair of all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture. 
• Attends, leads and participates in any training sessions, departmental meetings or daily pre-shift meetings.  
• Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example. 
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of venue, 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. 

• Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred. 
• Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required. 
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with a strong attention to detail. 
• Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS and technology. 

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 be able to move quickly 

• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance 

• 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 

• 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