Job Details

Utility Porter Position

With locations from New York City to Honolulu, Buca di Beppo restaurants embody the Italian traditions of food, friendship, and hospitality. Dishes enjoyed for generations in villages throughout Italy inspire the menu, which features both Northern and Southern Italian favorites. While the food has pleased millions of palates from coast-to-coast, Buca di Beppo is equally famous for its quirky dcor and upbeat atmosphere.

At Buca di Beppo, we consider our employees, Family, and we are looking to expand our family with only the most sincere and enthusiastic family members. The quality and integrity of the Buca family is the catalyst for commitment to the service of guests. Buca di Beppo is one of the most vibrant restaurant companies in the country, with the vision to be the first choice for Celebratory Dining. The Buca Mission is to provide every guest with an over the top celebratory experience by delivering vibrant Italian food in an eclectic vintage setting.

The Utility Porter position contributes to the success of Buca di Beppo by cleaning kitchen and restaurant equipment, removing refuse from the premises, and cleaning small wares, glasswares, and plate-ware. The Kitchen Utility's responsibility is to achieve and provide a sanitary work environment and maintain a clean and orderly dining atmosphere. Reporting Relationship: The Utility Porter reports to the Manager on Duty. The Utility Porter works directly with the Back of the House as a team.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s):

• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using dishwashers or by hand.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Stock supplies such as food and utensils in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and salad bars.
• Sweep and scrub floors.
• Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
• Sort and remove the trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Clean and prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
• Prepare and package individual place settings.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming them.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Unload shipments; stock and restock inventory.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Work as a team and use positive communication skills at every opportunity.
• Clean, stock, and maintain workstation throughout the shift.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies.

Position Qualifications

Competency Statement

• Communication - Conveys ideas and facts orally using language the audience will best understand.
• Ethics & Integrity - Earns others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Teamwork - Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Customer Focus - Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization.
• Relationship Building - Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Interpersonal - Gets along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Listening - Understands and learns from what others say.
• Adaptability & Flexibility - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent is preferred, but not required.
• Experience: No restaurant experience is required, but the custodial or similar experience is preferred.
• Will be required to use all sensory capabilities such as vision, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching, and speaking.