Buca di Beppo Bartender

Saint Paul, MN, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

team environment

Training and Development

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Buca di Beppo is a renowned Italian restaurant chain with locations spanning from New York City to Honolulu, well-known for embodying the Italian traditions of food, friendship, and hospitality. This vibrant restaurant company aims to be the first choice for celebratory dining by providing every guest with an over-the-top experience through vibrant Italian cuisine served in an eclectic vintage setting. Inspired by dishes enjoyed for generations throughout Italy, Buca di Beppo’s diverse menu features a rich selection of both Northern and Southern Italian favorites. The establishment is distinguished not only by its delicious food but also by its unique and quirky decor and upbeat atmosphere, creating a warm and inviting environment that attracts millions of guests coast-to-coast.

At Buca di Beppo, employees are regarded as family members, highlighting a culture that values sincerity and enthusiasm. The company is dedicated to upholding the quality and integrity of this family, which reflects in their commitment to exceptional guest service. As one of the most vibrant restaurant companies in the country, Buca di Beppo fosters an environment where team members can thrive and contribute to memorable dining experiences.

The role of the Bartender at Buca di Beppo is vital to the successful delivery of the guest experience. Bartenders are responsible for serving guests within the restaurant in a friendly and sincere manner, going above and beyond to ensure a vibrant and flavorful dining experience. Bartenders also provide friendly and efficient service to the servers and wait assistants, making them an integral part of the team. Their duties include greeting guests warmly, effectively merchandising food and beverages, accurately taking and preparing drink orders, and maintaining cleanliness and order in the bar area.

Bartenders are expected to mix high-quality drinks consistently, suggest appetizers after drink orders, and promote up-selling and suggestive selling opportunities to enhance the guest experience. The role requires vigilance to minimize risks associated with excessive drinking by intervening when necessary and ensuring proper cash handling procedures are followed. The Bartender also embodies core competencies such as communication, integrity, teamwork, customer focus, relationship building, interpersonal skills, listening capabilities, and adaptability.

This position requires at least two years of bartending experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant, while internal candidates must have at least six months of successful experience as a server at Buca di Beppo to qualify for promotion. The company encourages reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions effectively. Overall, the Bartender role at Buca di Beppo offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about Italian cuisine and hospitality to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering unforgettable celebratory dining experiences.

Job Requirements

High school degree or equivalent preferred
Minimum of two years bartending experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
Six months of successful server experience at Buca di Beppo for promotion consideration
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations
Ability to use sensory capabilities such as vision, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching, and speaking
Commitment to follow safety and sanitation policies
Ability to handle cash and follow cash handling procedures
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team and maintain positive guest relations

Job Qualifications

High school degree or equivalent is preferred
At least two years of bartending experience in a full-service high volume restaurant
Six months of successful experience as a server at Buca di Beppo for internal promotion
Ability to use sensory capabilities such as vision, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching, and speaking
Strong communication skills
High level of ethics and integrity
Effective teamwork and customer focus
Relationship building and interpersonal skills
Good listening skills
Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic 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
Work the service bar in a friendly and efficient manner
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