Barista - Natura Cafe New York at Tao Group Hospitality

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coffee Beverage Preparation, Tea Beverage Preparation, Guest Interaction, Sanitation Maintenance, Menu Knowledge, Timely Delivery, Teamwork, Following Instructions, Opening Procedures, Closing Procedures, Stocking Supplies, Professional Attitude, Communication, Fast-Paced Environment Handling, Lifting

Industry

Hospitality

Description

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 * Prepare and deliver coffee/tea orders, when required, to tables/bar in a timely manner, and to the correct guests * Possesses in-depth knowledge of the coffee and tea menus, and the ability to execute them to company standards * 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 * 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 * Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: * Tao Group Hospitality in-venue barista training EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: * Minimum 1-year previous food & beverage experience required * Minimum 1-year previous barista experience required * Previous experience in a fast casual/high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge preferred 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 ABOUT TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. The company operates branded locations across the globe, featuring a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands including TAO, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Cathédrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, KOMA, Avenue, Fleur Room, JEWEL, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Mohari Hospitality, an investment firm focused on the luxury lifestyle and hospitality sectors. With over 25 years of industry experience, Tao Group Hospitality consistently sets the bar for guest experiences by delivering unforgettable entertainment with innovation and creativity at the core. The company strives to exceed expectations and continually reinvent the future of hospitality through its owned operations as well as joint venture and managed properties.

Responsibilities

Team members are responsible for making all standard and specialty coffee and tea beverages for various venue areas while interacting politely with guests and staff to ensure gracious hospitality. Essential functions include anticipating guest needs, maintaining station cleanliness, communicating guest needs to support staff, and executing menu items to company standards.