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Busser - TAO Restaurant Chicago

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $11.00 - $16.00
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Benefits

In-venue busser training
opportunities for professional development
Supportive team environment
Employee discounts at Tao Group Hospitality venues
Exposure to a dynamic and high-volume work environment
Access to hospitality industry networking events
potential for career growth within the company

Job Description

Tao Group Hospitality is a globally renowned hospitality company known for delivering distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through a diverse portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. With the acquisition of Hakkasan Group in April 2021, Tao Group Hospitality expanded its global footprint, operating more than 80 branded locations across over 20 markets on four continents. The company boasts a collection of highly recognized brands including TAO, Hakkasan, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Palm Tree Beach Club, Yauatcha, Ling Ling, Cathedrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, Jewel, among others. Tao Group Hospitality is part... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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 subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke
  • May work extended hours, irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work
  • Exposure to cleaning materials and hot kitchen elements
  • Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance
  • Ability to interact professionally, courteously with customers, managers, and co-workers
  • Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

Job Qualifications

  • Previous hospitality experience
  • Previous busser experience
  • Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge
  • Ability to write and verbally communicate effectively
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good positive energy
  • Ability to maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to company standards

Job Duties

  • Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests
  • Maintain the general cleanliness and orderliness of the tables
  • Communicate the needs of the guests to front-of-house and heart-of-house support staff, servers, managers, and chefs
  • Deliver, fill, and re-fill water, as requested by guests and/or directed by servers
  • Clear and reset tables, and clean table area, including banquettes, during service
  • Help ensure guest satisfaction through active participation in service
  • Maintain general cleanliness of stations and the entire venue
  • Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards
  • Properly set up floor and side stations, perform side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management
  • Responsible for making sure all tables and chairs/banquettes are clean and free of debris
  • Set tables with proper settings
  • Wipe down chairs, tables, and banquettes
  • Stock side-stations with prescribed supplies
  • Perform opening side-work as prescribed
  • Perform closing side-work as prescribed
  • Participate in, when available, marking tables for upcoming courses (apps, entrees, desserts)
  • Report all breakage and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management
  • Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings
  • Attend and participate in any training sessions or departmental meetings
  • Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example
  • Portray a positive and professional attitude
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments
  • Work as part of a team and provide help and support to all fellow team members
  • Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned

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