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! Responsible for checking in and managing the seating of all guests, both reservations and walk-ins. Manages reservation book and accepts walk-in guests to help maximize seating for each shift. Acknowledges and interacts with restaurant 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: • Anticipates and accommodates all needs of the guest • Maintains the general cleanliness and orderliness of the entrance area and entire venue • Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards • Actively takes and processes reservations • Assists with incoming calls and answering guest questions • Strategically plots reservations, and appropriately accommodates walk-ins to ensure a smooth shift • Provide the dining room team with initial table set-up • Properly sets-up front desk area, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: • Ensures all appropriate menus are printed and ready for service • Ensures that all menu books are organized with current menus • Completes opening duties as assigned or directed • Completes closing duties as assigned or directed • Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management • Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings, reviewing the VIP’s and book for the night • Foster and maintain relationships with regular guests • 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 Maitre’D training EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: • Minimum 1 year Maitre’D experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience required • 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