Are you passionate about food, wine, and people?

Do you enjoy creating stories through Wine and unique Cocktails?

Do you find excitement in the joy of creating a bar experience? 

If yes, the beloved NOHO restaurant il Buco has an opening for a Bartender, offering a unique opportunity for growth and development in the hospitality industry.

As the Bartender, you will play a key role in supporting the restaurant's beverage program with the direction of the Wine Director;  you possess, deliver, practice, and utilize strong work ethics, executive exemplary dining bar service with a specialty knowledge of wine and cocktails, which you will use to actively embody, inspire, and teach skills to elevate the guest experience, your teammates, and ultimately, il Buco Restaurant as a company.

The Responsibilities Include

• Arrive to work every day with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, & prepared for the shift.
• Set up the bar station in a timely manner, working alongside coworkers to make sure that the mise en place is always set to standard & ready for service.
• Effectively operate the service well by preparing drinks in a timely manner to the highest standard for all guests at the restaurant.
• Know the table numbers and position numbers in all sections of the restaurant.
• Maintain complete knowledge of products and specifications. This includes ingredients, descriptions, sourcing, brands, allergens, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of classic cocktails that may not be listed on the menu, but regularly ordered by guests.
• Serve alcoholic beverages only to guests over 21 years of age. Check identification of guests to ensure they are of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages.
• Control the amount of alcohol served, so that guests do not become over-intoxicated.
• Help to promote a safe and clean environment for co-workers, and guests. 
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of our POS operation. Effectively execute orders and process payments for all guests.
• Use heightened awareness on any allergy table, and work to code according to our allergy standards.
• Perform bar maintenance throughout the shift, including crumbing, keeping waters full, clearing & resetting serving ware etc. 
• Report all guest complaints to management immediately and work to ensure all guests’ needs are met.
• Build relationships with regular guests; and maintain good relations with our neighborhood and industry community members. 
• Comply with sanitation standards and procedures according to health and legal regulations. 
• Complete weekly cleaning duties, in addition to opening and closing duties.
• Act in a professional manner and represent il Buco graciously whether you are in house, traveling, or at another local establishment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a high-volume environment
• Friendly, high-energy personality with positive attitude and open-minded and team-oriented mindset
• Knowledgeable in full-service bar and knowledge of service standards
• Highly organized, efficient, and meticulous with attention-to-detail on all operational matters
• Valid Food Handling and Responsible Alcohol Certifications 
• Ability to work collaboratively with Management and Team 
• Maintain professionalism at all times when outside of work and in social environments (including all social media outlets) – understanding that you are a representative of il Buco Restaurant
• Must be able to multi-task 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Guest and Team focused attitude
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as per business needs 

Physical Demands & Essential Functions

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English 
• Polished personal presentation; grooming meets Company standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook 
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business 
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods as required to perform essential job functions 
• Ability to perform essential job functions when working under stress, in fast-paced environment 

Want to learn more about us? Check out our website: www.ilbuco.com, or social media @ilbuco_av @ilbuconyc @ilbucovita @bottega_ilbuco

il Buco is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer