Server

Ilbruttoaustin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants

401K matching

Paid holidays

Discounts at our shops, hotels + local partnerships

Job summary

A vibrant neighborhood restaurant in Austin is looking for a Server to join the team. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of experience in hospitality and will be responsible for taking orders, serving food and beverages, and ensuring guest satisfaction. This position requires effective communication skills and adherence to liquor laws. The restaurant offers competitive wages and benefits including paid time off and discounts at local establishments.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of related experience in the hospitality industry.
• Able to read and interpret safety and operating instructions.
• Can effectively communicate with guests and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and serve food and beverages to guests.
• Explain menu items and make recommendations.
• Adhere to liquor laws and verify age requirements.
• Manage order times and inform guests of any delays.
• Prepare bills and collect payments from guests.

Skills

Food handling certification

Customer service

Teamwork

POS system navigation

Effective communication

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $35 USD to $45 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

II BRUTTO is hiring for a SERVER

Il Brutto is a neighborhood spot in East Austin serving authentic Italian food—meaning what you would eat in Italy, presented in exactly the same way. Helmed by Chef Erind Halilaj, previously of Obicà Mozzarella Bar in New York, the menu features fresh antipasti, housemade pasta, and pizza baked in the restaurant’s Neapolitan wood‑burning oven. Il Brutto’s beverage program highlights an extensive selection of Italian wines from an on‑site cellar, as well as local beers, simple, handcrafted cocktails, and an exciting selection of amari and vermouth.

Job Overview

A Server is responsible for taking orders, serving food and beverages to guests, and adhering to the outlet’s steps of service. Service at New Waterloo is about combining great hospitality along with technical skills and warm personalities to create an upbeat, and welcoming environment.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain product knowledge to inform guests of daily specials, answer questions about menu items, and make recommendations upon request.
• Adhere to state liquor laws and regulations; verify minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
• Describe and recommend wine and specialty beverages to guests.
• Take food and beverage orders, enter them into the POS system, and send them to the kitchen.
• Serve food and beverages to guests, preparing and garnishing dishes as required.
• See to each guest’s special needs, including any allergies or dietary restrictions.
• Prepare and maintain table setting for courses, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
• Assist with running food and beverages, clearing tables, and escorting guests as needed.
• Ensure immediate response is given to guest comments and concerns; inform immediate supervisor and apply corrective measures when necessary.
• Manage order times and inform guests and management of any delays in service.
• Maintain revenue by preparing checks that itemize total costs + sales taxes and collect accurate payments from guests.
• Remove dishes and glassware from tables or counters, and take them to the kitchen for cleaning.
• Clean tables or counters after guests have finished dining as needed.
• Stock service areas with dining supplies such as plates, utensils, glassware, and linens.

Who you are:

• You have state‑issued food handling + beverage certifications as required.
• You have 6+ months of related experience in the hospitality industry.
• You can speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace.
• You are able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• You can speak effectively before guests and groups of co‑workers.
• You can navigate and operate computer and Point of Sale (POS) systems.
• You can apply concepts of math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full‑time employees:

• Paid time off
• 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
• 401K matching
• Paid holidays
• Discounts at our shops, hotels + local partnerships

New Waterloo is a community‑centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities—creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provides the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses.

New Waterloo is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for this role.

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