Runner - TAO Restaurant Los Angeles

Tao Group Hospitality

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 18 days ago

    Highlights

    Interacts with the dining room guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. Properly set up the runner's station; perform side work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: Stocking the station with prescribed items and supplies.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLos Angeles, CA

    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!

    Delivers all food menu items and accurately describes them to the guests. Acts as a liaison between the servers, cocktail servers & bartenders, and chefs. Interacts with the dining room 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 all guest needs.

    • Provide professional and exceptional service.

    • Deliver and describe all food items to guests in a timely manner.

    • Participate in table maintenance and bussing of excess tableware.

    • Maintain general cleanliness of stations and the entire venue.

    • Follow supervisors' instructions, communicate with and support coworkers, and be a team player.

    • Possess in-depth knowledge of all food menus and the company.

    • Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.

    • Communicate guest needs to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support team members, managers, and chefs.

    • Properly set up the runner's station; perform side work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:

    • Stocking the station with prescribed items and supplies.

    • Perform opening side work as directed.

    • Perform closing side work as directed.

    • Report all breakage or damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.

    • Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings.

    • Attend and participate in training sessions and 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 with and/or complete additional tasks as assigned.

    TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

    • Tao Group Hospitality in-venue food runner training

    EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

    • Previous hospitality experience.

    • Previous food running experience.

    • Previous 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

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