Buca di Beppo Bartender

Honolulu, HI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Job Description

Buca di Beppo is a renowned restaurant chain that spans from New York City to Honolulu, known for its dedication to authentic Italian traditions of food, friendship, and hospitality. The brand draws its inspiration from dishes enjoyed across generations in Italian villages, expertly combining Northern and Southern Italian favorites to create a menu that resonates with diners across the United States. Beyond the remarkable food offerings, Buca di Beppo stands out for its unique, quirky decor and lively atmosphere, making it a favorite destination for celebratory dining experiences. Buca di Beppo positions itself as a vibrant restaurant company with the vision to be the number one choice for Celebratory Dining, reinforcing its mission to provide every guest with an over-the-top celebratory experience, featuring vibrant Italian cuisine served in an eclectic vintage setting.

The role of Bartender at Buca di Beppo is vital to the restaurant’s success, contributing directly to the guest experience by providing friendly, sincere service. Bartenders serve guests within the restaurant and work closely with servers and wait assistants to ensure seamless service. Key responsibilities include warmly greeting bar guests, effectively merchandising food and beverages, verifying the age requirements for alcohol purchase, and maintaining a clean, organized bar environment. The role demands a bartender capable of not only crafting high-quality, consistent drinks but also upselling and suggestively selling to enhance the guest experience. Bartenders must ensure all drink orders are processed promptly, monitor the timing of guest service, and manage customer safety by responsibly regulating alcohol consumption.

In addition to drink preparation, bartenders are tasked with the upkeep of the bar area, including cleaning, stocking, and arranging bottles and glasses attractively. Accuracy in billing and secure handling of payments are underscored by strict adherence to cash handling procedures. Buca di Beppo emphasizes teamwork, communication, and anticipating guest needs to exceed expectations consistently. The position requires compliance with safety and sanitation policies and a readiness to accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Ideal candidates possess at least two years of bartending experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant and have a history of working successfully at Buca di Beppo as a server for internal promotions. This mix of experience and dedication fosters a vibrant, customer-focused environment at Buca di Beppo where bartenders play a crucial role in upholding the company’s reputation and mission.

Job Requirements

High school degree or equivalent preferred
Minimum of two years bartending experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant
At least six months experience as a server at Buca di Beppo for internal candidates
Ability to work using all sensory capabilities including vision, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching, and speaking
Must be able to perform essential job functions satisfactorily
Ability to follow all safety and sanitation policies
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Capacity to work as part of a team and maintain positive communication
Ability to handle cash and payments accurately and securely

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 is required
Six months of successful experience as a server at Buca di Beppo is required for internal promotion to be considered for a bartender position
Will be required to use all sensory capabilities such as vision, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching, and speaking
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ethics and integrity in professional interactions
Strong teamwork and cooperation abilities
Customer focused with a commitment to building and maintaining customer satisfaction
Ability to build constructive working relationships with a high level of acceptance and respect
Good interpersonal skills
Active listening skills
Adaptability and flexibility to changing business needs and work responsibilities

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 a 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