Backwaiter

New York Times Three Star restaurant il Buco Alimentari & Vineria currently has exciting opportunities! il Buco Alimentari is a Mediterranean restaurant with an in-house market which features housemade salumi, fresh pastas, and fresh bread programs as well as imported cheeses and miscellaneous imported retail products.

Our food and beverage programs are rustic and inspired creating a unique, high end experience, in a cozy environment. Guests should always feel like we're inviting them into our living room.

As a backwaiter, you will play a integral role in that experience and the flow of service. You will be responsible to uphold our standards. We are a fast-paced establishment and every person in service, is crucial to the overall experience both for the guests and the team you work alongside. 

Main Responsibilities

• Support service team with ongoing table and floor maintenance, including: water service, clearing and cleaning tables and resetting tables with proper tableware 
• Provide knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, and energetic service at all times
• Maintain full menu knowledge for both food and beverage items, including all allergen information
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Ensure proper table maintenance, including water service and pre-bussing
• Stock and prepare service related items
• Maintain professional and warm guest communications
• Knowledge of all table and position numbers, as well as descriptions, major components, and proper utensils for each dish 

Required :

• 2 years experience in a high-volume, fine-dining restaurant
• Available to work weekends and holidays
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Able to maintain a professional, yet welcoming and friendly demeanor at all times

Please provide 2 professional references when applying


Enjoy a fun, family-oriented environment. We offer generous employee discounts, competitive pay, paid time off, paid sick leave, flexible schedule and great opportunities for career growth!



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

Il Buco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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