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Are you passionate about food, wine, and people? Do you find excitement in creating memorable experiences? If so, we have an opportunity for you! The il Buco al Mare team is hiring for the Summer 2025 season, running from May to October. SERVERS, BACKWAITERS AND BARTENDERS We invite you to submit your resume.

Overview

il Buco Restaurant Group is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic servers, backwaiters, and bartenders for Il Buco al Mare, our restaurant in the Hamptons. As a front-of-house (FOH) team member, you will play a crucial role in the service flow and overall guest experience. You will be the conductor of this experience, so it’s essential to have a genuine appreciation for hospitality and effective communication skills regarding our menus. A sound knowledge of food, wine, and cocktails is important, and you should be eager to share this knowledge with our guests. Your primary goal will be to maintain a positive dining atmosphere for everyone.

The Cuisine:

Il Buco al Mare’s simple, relaxed menu presents the best local seafood & produce— Ancient grain focaccias, imported tinned fish from the Iberian Peninsula and Italy, and seasonal fare from our wood burning oven.

The unique wine list highlights small, multi-gener­ational producers focusing on coastal regions and wines touched by the sea to capture the feeling of ‘al mare’.

Please note that proven experience at a high-end, fast-paced restaurant is required. RESUME IS REQUIRED

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES INCLUDES:

• Anticipate guests’ needs and ensure that service meets/exceeds expectations to ensure a memorable and pleasant dining experience.
• Inspect dining room, table settings, chairs, floors, proper maintenance, cleanliness and safety.
• Receive and greet members guests; assist with seating if necessary.
• Check tables throughout service times for guest satisfaction, and resolve guest issues.
• Maintain knowledge of menu and presentation standards and sound knowledge of food and beverage preparation techniques

What You Bring to the Table

• Integrity- Doing the right things always- using sound judgment- even when no one is looking
• Excellence- Doing what needs to be done, as well as it can possibly be done
• Hospitality- Doing all that can be done for others- and more than is expected- in thoughtful ways that let people know you are on their side
• Entrepreneurial Spirit- Seeing opportunities others haven’t-and creating opportunities others wish they’d thought of first
• Basic Food and Beverage knowledge: Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Physical Demands & Essential Functions

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, touching, hearing, speaking, reaching, occasionally lifting up to 30 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

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-2 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
• RESUME IS REQUIRED

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

il Buco al Mare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer