Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
Career Development
Job Description
Buca di Beppo is a vibrant and dynamic restaurant company renowned for delivering a unique Italian dining experience across the United States, from New York City to Honolulu. Known for its celebratory dining ambiance, Buca di Beppo offers an eclectic vintage setting that combines vibrant Italian food with a fun and upbeat atmosphere. The company prides itself on the quality and integrity of its employees, whom it regards as family. At Buca di Beppo, every team member plays a crucial role in upholding the brand's mission to create memorable, festive experiences for guests by delivering exceptional food and service in a welcoming environment that embodies Italian traditions of hospitality and friendship.
The role of Paisano Partner at Buca di Beppo is a vital leadership position responsible for overseeing and directing the overall operations of the restaurant to achieve sales and profitability goals while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, service, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation. This position involves a hands-on approach to managing both front of house and back of house activities. The Paisano Partner will lead, guide, and motivate the restaurant team (referred to as family members) and ensure a positive guest experience by fostering a team environment that encourages high morale and motivation.
Key responsibilities include managing daily restaurant operations, directing family members on a shift-by-shift basis, promoting excellent guest relations, managing alcohol service responsibly, and developing and implementing effective sales and marketing strategies. The Paisano Partner is also tasked with maintaining strict financial controls, including budget monitoring, cost management, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with all cash control policies and procedures. Maintaining cleanliness, safety, and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant, including music and lighting, is also essential to the role.
Additionally, the Paisano Partner will be responsible for hiring, training, and developing both management staff and family members, minimizing turnover by addressing issues promptly, and fostering open communication through regular meetings and an open-door policy. The position requires a strong commitment to professional growth and personal development, encouraging a balanced, professional, friendly, and respectful atmosphere that upholds company policies and legal compliance.
This leadership position demands excellent organizational skills, the ability to handle stressful situations professionally, and proficiency in problem-solving and conflict resolution. Effective communication skills, business acumen, adaptability, teamwork, and attendance flexibility are also critical to success.
The Paisano Partner role at Buca di Beppo offers an opportunity to be part of a unique restaurant concept with a strong family culture, where leadership, commitment, and a passion for hospitality come together to deliver exceptional dining experiences to loyal guests. This position aligns with individuals who are enthusiastic, sincere, and dedicated to advancing the company’s vision of being the first choice for celebratory dining.
The role of Paisano Partner at Buca di Beppo is a vital leadership position responsible for overseeing and directing the overall operations of the restaurant to achieve sales and profitability goals while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, service, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation. This position involves a hands-on approach to managing both front of house and back of house activities. The Paisano Partner will lead, guide, and motivate the restaurant team (referred to as family members) and ensure a positive guest experience by fostering a team environment that encourages high morale and motivation.
Key responsibilities include managing daily restaurant operations, directing family members on a shift-by-shift basis, promoting excellent guest relations, managing alcohol service responsibly, and developing and implementing effective sales and marketing strategies. The Paisano Partner is also tasked with maintaining strict financial controls, including budget monitoring, cost management, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with all cash control policies and procedures. Maintaining cleanliness, safety, and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant, including music and lighting, is also essential to the role.
Additionally, the Paisano Partner will be responsible for hiring, training, and developing both management staff and family members, minimizing turnover by addressing issues promptly, and fostering open communication through regular meetings and an open-door policy. The position requires a strong commitment to professional growth and personal development, encouraging a balanced, professional, friendly, and respectful atmosphere that upholds company policies and legal compliance.
This leadership position demands excellent organizational skills, the ability to handle stressful situations professionally, and proficiency in problem-solving and conflict resolution. Effective communication skills, business acumen, adaptability, teamwork, and attendance flexibility are also critical to success.
The Paisano Partner role at Buca di Beppo offers an opportunity to be part of a unique restaurant concept with a strong family culture, where leadership, commitment, and a passion for hospitality come together to deliver exceptional dining experiences to loyal guests. This position aligns with individuals who are enthusiastic, sincere, and dedicated to advancing the company’s vision of being the first choice for celebratory dining.
Job Requirements
- Two year associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree from four year college (desirable)
- Minimum two years experience as general manager in full service, high volume restaurant
- Five years management experience required for internal promotion candidates or Division Vice President approval
- Basic knowledge of Word and Excel
- Professional oral and written communication skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
- Competency in problem solving
- Ability to influence and motivate others
- Adaptability to change
- Commitment to teamwork
- Business acumen
- Excellent attendance with flexible schedule
- Ability to use sensory capabilities including vision, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching, and speaking
Job Qualifications
- Professional oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to maintain composure under stress
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence and motivate others
- Adaptability to changing business needs and responsibilities
- Teamwork and promoting cooperation
- Strong business acumen
- Excellent attendance and schedule flexibility
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from a four-year college (desirable)
- Minimum two years experience as a general manager in a full-service, high-volume restaurant
- Basic computer skills including Word and Excel
- For internal promotion candidates, five years experience in management roles or approval from Division Vice President
Job Duties
- Provide family members, managers, and guests with a positive experience and atmosphere
- Ensure prompt, friendly service according to Buca di Beppo’s guidelines
- Direct overall activities and performance of family members on a shift-by-shift basis
- Drive positive guest experience through a front door and floor presence and accurate seating and quoting
- Promote an atmosphere of positive guest relations and respond to guest complaints professionally and timely
- Manage the responsible service of alcohol and maintain relationships with local authorities
- Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies
- Maintain and inspect dining, food preparation, and storage areas to ensure health and safety compliance
- Supervise cleaning and maintenance of equipment and ensure restaurant cleanliness inside and outside
- Review financial information such as sales and costs and monitor budget
- Maintain and control restaurant assets and inventory
- Control service contracts and compare costs
- Conduct line checks to ensure product standards
- Drive positive labor results through scheduling
- Manage capital expenditures
- Conduct inventories and calculate food and beverage costs
- Hire, train, motivate, and evaluate all family members and managers
- Create positive relationships with employees
- Implement programs to reward performance
- Conduct timely performance reviews
- Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations
- Display and inspire high morale and motivation
- Conduct meetings to plan menus, activities, and share information
- Foster communication among managers
- Respond to team conflicts professionally
- Provide effective leadership and demonstrate organizational skills
- Exhibit pleasant, professional attitude and appearance
- Execute company programs with commitment
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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