Barista - Beauty & Essex New York

Part-time team members who meet the requirements are eligible for:
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State Applicable Time Off
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Pet Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
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Employee Assistance Program
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TAO Savings Marketplace
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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:
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Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests
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Maintain the general cleanliness and sanitation of the coffee station and entire venue
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Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, servers, managers, and chefs
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Prepare and deliver coffee/tea orders, when required, to tables/bar in a timely manner, and to the correct guests
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Possesses in-depth knowledge of the coffee and tea menus, and the ability to execute them to company standards
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Clears any dirty service items from the table after delivering coffee/tea orders
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Helps ensure guest satisfaction through active participation in service
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Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player
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Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards
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Properly sets-up coffee stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
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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
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Stocks coffee stations with all prescribed supplies
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Completes opening duties as assigned or directed
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Completes closing duties as assigned or directed
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Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management
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Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings
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Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings
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Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
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Portrays a positive and professional attitude
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Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments
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Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members
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Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
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Tao Group Hospitality in-venue barista training
EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
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Minimum 1-year previous food & beverage experience required
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Minimum 1-year previous barista experience required
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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
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Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
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Must have good positive energy throughout the day
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Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read
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Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
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Must be able to move quickly
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Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
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Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
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May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
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Exposure to cleaning materials
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May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
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Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
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Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
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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
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Ability to maintain confidentiality
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Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment