Event Bartender - TAO Restaurant Las Vegas

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! 

The event bartender 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 guests, fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Duties and Responsibilities: including but not limited to:

• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.
• Anticipate and accommodate all needs of the guests.
• Provides professional and exceptional service in a timely fashion.
• Understands how to properly execute all event formats.
• Reviews and understands all aspects of the BEO.
• Knowledge of all allergies and dietary restrictions for the event.
• 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.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the bar(s) and bar areas throughout the event.
• Makes sure all liquor displays and shelving are organized, and par levels are maintained.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage being served, the venue and the company.
• Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations, alcohol awareness and company training standards.
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Communicates the needs of the guests to Banquet and Heart-of-House support staff, managers and chefs.
• Properly sets-up the bar and event stations and performs other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
  • Ensures the bar and bar area are clean and free of debris
  • Sets bar with proper equipment and settings as required
  • Stocks bar-stations with prescribed product and supplies
  • Performs opening side-work as prescribed
  • Performs closing side-work as prescribed
  • Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures
• Accurately completes all end-of-shift financial procedures.
• Reports all breakage, 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.

Training Requirements:

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue event bartender training

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

• 2 years of professional beverage experience.
• Previous bartending experience.
• 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 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 75 lbs.
•  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
•  Exposure to hot kitchen elements or 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