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Welcome to Buona! We are the restaurant whose literal foundation was dug by Joe Buonavolanto Sr. in Berwyn, IL, 1981, and has since expanded significantly. With 25+ locations, we are now officially the largest, family-owned and operated restaurant in greater Chicago!
We're passionate. We're aggressive. We're family. Most importantly, we're growing - and so can you!
Our commitment to team development and promotion from within creates professional opportunities and personal growth. Many of our managers, corporate employees and department heads started their careers as team members and worked their way up in the company. You won’t find another company that genuinely cares about developing talent as much as we do!
Want more Buona? Of course, you do! Learn more about our family & beef history here: https://buona.com/beefography
Easy Commute - we're everywhere!
Competitive Pay + Next Day Pay!
Restaurant & Catering Discounts - for you, your family & your friends
Work-Life Balance - family means everything to us!
Comprehensive Benefits Package (full-time eligible employees)
Monthly Employee & Management Appreciation program
Meet some of the friendly faces of Buona!
From Corporate Trainers, to Area Coaches, to Corporate Directors, these are the faces you'll want to know. They might just be the ones extending a helping hand when you most need it.
Brie Craft
New Store Training Coordinator
Ron Scanlan
Area Coach
Dominic Fallara
Director of Operations
Joe Buonavolanto III
Director of People
Nicole Hughes
Area Coach
Izabell Torres
Hillside AGM
Nicole Hughes
Area Coach
“ This has been the best career decision I've made! I am very excited to broaden my future as I continue crafting my abilities in the industries. ”
Lyanne Aparicio
HR Generalist
“ I started working for Buona as an hourly cashier and made my way up to corporate as the HR Generalist. Thanks to the guidance of my supervisors and team, I have grown so much within the organization, personally and professionally. ”
Zoe Flores
Talent Acquisition Specialist
“ I never thought that joining the Buona team as an hourly cashier would lead me to where I am today. Buona gave me the tools and opportunities to grow and learn new things, so I'm excited for what the future holds! ”