Lobby Bartender - Rickey

Lobby Bartender - The Rickey New York

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all part‑time team members such as:

• State Applicable Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• TAO Savings Marketplace
• Employee Discounts and much more!

Prepares all alcoholic beverages for guests and venue servers. Actively takes orders, conducts full and complete food/beverage service, and monitors guests' bar/dining experience. Interacts with the bar guests, team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.
• Provides professional and exceptional service.
• Presents menus, answers questions, and makes suggestions for all food and beverage items.
• Inform guests of all food and beverage specials, with prices.
• Required to solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest.
• Accurately enter all orders into the POS system and follow proper cash/payment card procedures.
• Ensures the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests at the bar and lounge (where applicable).
• Maintain general cleanliness of bar and bar area and the entire venue.
• Makes sure all liquor displays and shelving are organized, and par levels are maintained.
• Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co‑workers, and be a team player.
• Possesses in‑depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company.
• Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards.
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Accurately completes all end‑of‑shift financial procedures.
• Communicates the needs of the guests to Front‑of‑House and Heart‑of‑House support staff, managers, and chefs.
• Properly sets up the bar stations, performs side‑work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by supervisors.

• Ensures the bar and bar area is clean and free of debris.
• Sets bar with proper equipment, and settings as required.
• Wipes down bar‑top, bar stools, lounge tables, and chairs.
• Stocks bar stations with prescribed supplies.
• Performs opening and closing side‑work as prescribed.
• Properly follows all beverage requisition procedures.
• 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.

• Tao Group Hospitality in‑venue bartender training.

• 1‑2 years of professional beverage experience.
• Previous bartending experience.
• Experience in a high‑volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

• 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 that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends on the guest volume.
• May work extended hours, irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required.
• Exposure to cleaning materials.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
• 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 coworkers in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle a fast‑paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.