Barista - Hakkasan 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! 

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: 

• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests. 

• Maintain the general cleanliness and sanitation of the coffee station and entire venue. 

• Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, servers, managers, and chefs. 

• Deliver coffee/tea orders, when required, to tables/bar in a timely manner, and to the correct guests. 

• Clears any dirty service items from the table after delivering coffee/tea orders. 

• Helps ensure guest satisfaction through active participation in service. 

• Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player. 

• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards. 

• Properly sets-up coffee stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: 

• 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 

• Stocks coffee stations with all prescribed supplies 

• Performs opening side-work as prescribed 

• Performs closing side-work as prescribed 

• 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. 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: 

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue barista training 
   

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: 

• Previous hospitality experience. 

• Previous barista experience. 

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of the coffee and tea menus, their assigned recipes, and the ability to execute them to company standards. 

• Possesses general knowledge of all food and beverage menus, and company policies & procedures. 

• 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 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 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. 

• Office, 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