Receiver - New Venue Opening New York
Tao Group Hospitality · New York City
Now hiring for a new Tao Group Hospitality concept coming to a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district, early 2027.
Responsible for receiving, unloading, and sorting delivered items from vehicles and/or containers. Verifies the quantity and quality of items received, as well as moves or delivers items received from the shipping/receiving platform into the stockroom or to a specific department. May operate shipping/receiving equipment, such as forklifts, and maintains the appearance of the shipping/receiving platform. Interacts with 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 all team members.
- Manages all incoming orders in a quick and efficient manner.
- Accurately follow specifications of the purchase order.
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of receiving areas, the kitchen, and the entire venue.
- Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of receiving procedures and following company standard.
- Possesses general knowledge of the venue.
- Complies with the Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
- Communicates product needs to the purchaser and chefs.
- Assists with inventory.
- Properly sets up receiving station and performs opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
- Review and utilize daily purchase orders.
- Wipes down and keeps receiving areas clean, orderly, and sanitized.
- 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 (where applicable).
- 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 receiver training
EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
- Previous receiver/stocker experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience required.
- Experience as a receiver in a high-volume operation preferred.
- Knowledge of food products required.
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 be able to move quickly
- Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
- Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment
- Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
- Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
- May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
- 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