Buca di Beppo Bartender

Austin, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $10.00 - $18.50

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Buca di Beppo is a vibrant and well-established restaurant chain with locations stretching from New York City to Honolulu. Known for celebrating Italian traditions of food, friendship, and hospitality, Buca di Beppo offers guests an authentic Italian dining experience in an eclectic vintage setting. The restaurant’s menu is inspired by dishes that have been enjoyed for generations in villages throughout Italy, featuring a blend of Northern and Southern Italian favorites that appeal to a wide variety of tastes. With its quirky décor and upbeat atmosphere, Buca di Beppo has become a beloved destination for celebratory dining and special occasions across the United States. The company takes pride in creating a family environment not only for its guests but also for its employees, who are viewed as an integral part of the vibrant and lively Buca family. This close-knit culture fuels the commitment seen in the level of service offered at every location.

The Bartender role at Buca di Beppo is essential to maintaining the spirited and enjoyable dining experience the restaurant is known for. This position plays a key part in serving guests with friendliness and sincerity, making sure that each visitor receives exceptional hospitality. Bartenders at Buca di Beppo are responsible for delivering high-quality, consistent beverage service while supporting the overall guest experience by working collaboratively with servers and wait assistants. As a Bartender, you will engage directly with customers in a way that enhances their visit, using your knowledge of drinks, your communication skills, and your ability to up-sell and suggest items effectively. The role requires a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage the bar area efficiently by maintaining cleanliness, organizing supplies, and adhering to safety and sanitation policies.

The Bartender at Buca di Beppo will also play an important role in ensuring responsible alcohol service by verifying identification and managing situations involving intoxicated guests with care and professionalism. This job demands using all sensory capabilities including vision, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching, and speaking, to ensure that every drink prepared meets the high standards Buca di Beppo sets for its presentation and quality. Teamwork and communication are vital components of the role, as bartenders work closely with their colleagues to foster a warm and inviting environment for every guest. The company values ethics, integrity, and relationship-building skills, as these qualities help maintain a positive workplace culture and enhance customer satisfaction. With a minimum of two years of bartending experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant, and for internal candidates, six months of successful experience as a server at Buca di Beppo, this role offers an excellent opportunity for career growth in a dynamic restaurant setting.

Job Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Ability to use all sensory capabilities such as vision, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching, and speaking
High school degree or equivalent preferred
At least two years experience as a bartender in a full-service high volume restaurant
Six months of successful experience as a server at Buca di Beppo required for internal promotions
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to adhere to safety and sanitation policies
Ability to manage cash handling procedures
Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork

Job Qualifications

High school degree or equivalent is preferred but not required
At least two years experience as a bartender in a full-service high volume restaurant
Six months of successful experience as a server at Buca di Beppo required for internal promotions
Strong communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge of responsible alcohol service
Excellent interpersonal skills
Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment

Job Duties

Warmly greet and pitch your bar guests in a friendly and sincere manner
Effectively merchandise food and beverages in an informative, friendly, and enthusiastic manner
Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
Pre-bus tables, bar tops, and countertops in the bar area
Wipe tables, countertops and bar tops and seats in the bar area with dampened cloths, and replace dirty tablecloths
Clean up spilled food, drink and broken dishes, and remove empty bottles and trash from the bar area
Reset tables, bar tops, and countertops in bar area according to company specifications and standards
Set tables with clean linens, condiments, and other supplies
Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, and equipment in the bar area
Clean up accidental spillage or breakage
Record orders, place accurate orders, and monitor the timing of the guest experience
Ensure quality food and beverages for your guests
Up-sell and suggestive sell at every opportunity
Suggest an appetizer to every guest after receiving their drink order
Prepare high-quality drinks consistently
Mix ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks
Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks
Work the service bar in a friendly and efficient manner
Ensure that all drink orders have been rung in
Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons
Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays
Present accurate bills, collect proper payment, and secure payments
Follow all cash handling procedures and policies
Balance cash receipts
Follow the Ten Points of Difference and Guest Standards of Execution as found in the Bartender Workbook
Anticipate and exceed your guest's expectations
Work as a team and use positive communication skills at every opportunity
Clean, stock, and maintain the bar throughout the shift
Follow all safety and sanitation policies