Host at TAO 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!
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.
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:
Ensures that all appropriate menus are printed and ready for service
Responsible for making sure all menu books are organized with current menus
Collects menus throughout the venue during shift
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
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 host person training
EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
Previous hospitality experience
Previous host person experience
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
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed and provided by Gofriendshop, Inc. d/b/a Landed, known as the LANDED Platform, is employed in the assessment of applicants for the positions being recruited in order to gauge the following pertinent qualifications or traits:
· The candidate’s ability to perform the tasks in the available job role.
· The candidate's self-rated skill proficiency.
· The candidate’s fit for this job posting.
The use of AI technology is used to converse with candidates for hourly employment positions, screen based on the position’s pre-set criteria, and schedule interviews. The AI system collects and processes personal information from candidate resumes and candidate responses to screening questions. The candidate may ask any questions about the AI tool and how we use it, and/or request an alternative selection process or reasonable accommodation if desired, by emailing the employer directly at careers@taogroup.com.
