Tao Group Hospitality
Expo - Crane Club Restaurant New York
🇺🇸New York City, New York, United States2 days ago
Part TimeENNorth America
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!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Serve as the vital link between the kitchen and the front-of-house staff, ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen meets the restaurant’s quality, presentation, and timing standards. The expeditor coordinates communication between chefs, cooks, and servers to guarantee smooth service and an exceptional guest experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
▪Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.
▪Handles all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications.
▪Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or Chef’s
▪Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station.
▪Follow supervisor’s instructions, and communicate with and support co-workers, while being a team player.
▪Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to execute them to company standards.
▪Possesses general knowledge of the venue.
▪Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
▪Manage the pass and ensure timely, accurate delivery of food orders from kitchen to guests.
▪Inspect each plate for accuracy, presentation, temperature, and portion before it leaves the kitchen.
▪Act as the main liaison between the kitchen and serving staff, relaying special requests, modifications, and timing updates clearly and efficiently.
▪Organize and prioritize incoming orders to maintain smooth service, especially during peak hours.
▪Ensure dishes from multiple stations are completed simultaneously and assembled correctly before service.
▪Keep the expediting station clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies (garnishes, plating tools, order tickets, etc.).
▪Assist with plating, garnishing, or assembling dishes during high-volume periods.
▪Quickly identify and address any service or kitchen issues that could delay orders or impact quality.
▪Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
▪Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
▪Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable).
▪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 kitchen expo training
EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
▪Previous experience in a restaurant kitchen or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience required.
▪Previous experience in a 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 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
