TAO Restaurant

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:<ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;"><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage</li><li>401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance Plans</li><li>Ancillary Insurance Plans</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Fertility &amp; Family Forming Support and Resources</li><li>Pet Insurance</li><li>Employee Discounts</li><li>TAO Savings Marketplace</li><li>Time off and much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;The Event Sales Manager provides support to the Event Sales Leadership Team to ensure the department is run in an efficient and effective manner, with a high focus on delivering gracious hospitality and positive guest experiences. The Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue to the company’s Chicago based venues by selling and converting event opportunities. The role encompasses event management aspects, including sales, logistics, FOH/BOH communication and client relations.&nbsp;ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:<ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;"><li>Receive inbound event inquiries with the goal of converting the lead into a confirmed event&nbsp;</li><li>Handle inbound leads promptly.</li><li>Advise on suitable venues for the client’s event by communicating venue capabilities and sending marketing materials. &nbsp;</li><li>Create event proposals, discussing pricing, timing, and food &amp; beverage options, while maintaining proper margins</li><li>Meet with client for venue site visits.&nbsp;</li><li>Execute contractual agreements and facilitate deposit payment&nbsp;</li><li>Manage TripleSeat (event platform) calendar of events- updating with tentative, definite, and lost business</li><li>Discuss event logistics with client, inclusive of but not limited to F&amp;B, floor plan/layout, and AV/production needs</li><li>Work with the venue operations team regarding setup, staffing, floor plan, and overall logistics</li><li>Work with the culinary team on menu adjustments/special requests</li><li>Finalize event BEO and communicate details to the venue operations and culinary teams</li><li>Ensure accounting paperwork is accurate, responsible for invoicing and the collection of&nbsp; payment before the event,&nbsp;</li><li>Attend weekly BEO meetings with team members and venue FOH/BOH teams to review upcoming events</li><li>Attend events when necessary for pre-shift, client/venue relations, and event kick-off</li><li>Be available during events should the client or the venue operations team need to reach you</li><li>Increase awareness of the company portfolio and drive additional business to venues through outreach</li><li>Create and maintain positive community relationships within the industry</li><li>Source personal book of business and industry connections to generate sales</li><li>Attend off-site planner expos networking events to widen reach</li><li>Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients</li><li>Monitor sales and continuously continually develop &nbsp;strategies to &nbsp;maximize revenue</li></ul>&nbsp;EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:<ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;"><li>Minimum of 1 – 5 years of previous hospitality industry, inclusive of food and beverage, service standards, and guest relations experience within a high-volume setting.</li><li>1 – 5 experience in event planning/sales in within a high-volume setting.</li><li>Knowledge of mathematical skills, including AR and P&amp;L statements.</li><li>Knowledge of understanding of legal contract language, with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. &nbsp;</li><li>Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Hospitality, Business, etc. or equivalent work experience preferred.</li><li>Strong guest service foundation, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required.</li><li>Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS, and technology.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;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<ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;"><li>Must have strong problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills required</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines</li><li>Must have good positive energy throughout the day</li><li>Must be able to read the computer monitors and print legibly</li><li>Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time</li><li>Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace in the office</li><li>Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs.</li><li>Small to Medium office environment</li><li>Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment</li><li>5-25% Local Travel (United States)</li><li>Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume</li><li>May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required</li><li>Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards</li><li>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</li><li>Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality</li><li>Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment</li></ul>

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font: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px; scrollbar-width: thin; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; scrollbar-width: thin; vertical-align: baseline;">Employee Discounts and much more!&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Responsible for the station’s workflow and ensuring meals get out on time by overseeing the cooking process from start to finish and determining how much time each step requires. &nbsp;Ensures quality and consistency of all food menu items, as well as demonstrates knowledge of all areas of the kitchen&nbsp;ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:&nbsp;<ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li>Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.&nbsp;</li><li>Handles all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare all the restaurant's foods, hot and cold. Responsible for working in all aspects of food preparation.&nbsp;</li><li>Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or directions from the expeditor.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow supervisor’s instructions, and communicate with and support co-workers, while being a team player.&nbsp;</li><li>Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to execute them to company standards.&nbsp;</li><li>Possesses general knowledge of the venue.&nbsp;</li><li>Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.&nbsp;</li><li>Communicates product needs to the chefs and the support staff.&nbsp;</li><li>Required to check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets.&nbsp;</li><li>Properly sets up the station and performs opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Stock station with prescribed supplies.&nbsp;</li><li>Sets “mise en place” following FIFO and company standards.&nbsp;</li><li>Wipes down and sanitizes the station.&nbsp;</li><li>Performs opening side-work as prescribed.&nbsp;</li><li>Performs closing side-work as prescribed.&nbsp;</li><li>Report all breakage, and damage to equipment or furniture immediately to management.&nbsp;</li><li>Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable).&nbsp;</li><li>Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.&nbsp;</li><li>Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.&nbsp;</li><li>Portrays a positive and professional attitude.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.&nbsp;</li><li>Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned.&nbsp;</li></ul>TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:&nbsp;<ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li>Tao Group Hospitality in-venue line cook training&nbsp;</li></ul>EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:&nbsp;<ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li>2-year culinary line cook experience required.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience as a line cook in a high-volume culinary operation preferred.&nbsp;</li></ul>SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE&nbsp;&nbsp;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&nbsp;<ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li>Ability to write and verbally communicate&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to move quickly&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to stand for extended periods of time&nbsp;</li><li>Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume&nbsp;</li><li>Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment&nbsp;</li><li>Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials&nbsp;</li><li>Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment&nbsp;</li><li>May work extended hours, irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance, adhering to Company standards&nbsp;</li><li>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&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;An artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed and provided by Gofriendshop, Inc. d/b/a Landed, known as the LANDED Platform, is employed in the assessment of applicants for the positions being recruited in order to gauge the following pertinent qualifications or traits:•&nbsp; The candidate’s ability to perform the tasks in the available job role.•&nbsp; The candidate's self-rated skill proficiency.•&nbsp; The candidate’s fit for this job posting.The use of AI technology is used to converse with candidates for hourly employment positions, screen based on the position’s pre-set criteria, and schedule interviews. The AI system collects and processes personal information from candidate resumes and candidate responses to screening questions. The candidate may ask any questions about the AI tool and how we use it, and/or request an alternative selection process or reasonable accommodation if desired, by emailing the employer directly at&nbsp;<a class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="mailto:careers@taogroup.com" aria-label="Link careers@taogroup.com" id="menurltl" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="mailto:careers@taogroup.com">careers@taogroup.com</a>.

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