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Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Restaurant Captain Premium Lounge JFK

Pay 14

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Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and guest-focused Restaurant Captain to join our team at our Premium Airport Lounge Restaurant at JFK. As the Restaurant Captain, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our restaurant and delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests. You will oversee the dining room team, coordinate with kitchen staff, and uphold high standards of service excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead the dining room team to ensure seamless service delivery.

• Welcome guests warmly, escort them to their tables, and provide menus.

• Manage reservations and seating arrangements efficiently, ensuring maximum utilization of space.

• Take orders accurately and relay them to the kitchen promptly.

• Ensure that food and beverages are served promptly and according to the restaurant's standards.

• Monitor the dining room atmosphere, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and ambiance are maintained at all times.

• Address guest concerns and complaints promptly and effectively, striving to resolve issues to the guest's satisfaction.

• Train and mentor dining room staff on service standards, product knowledge, and customer engagement techniques.

• Conduct pre-shift briefings to communicate menu specials, events, and other relevant information to the team.

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth coordination between the front and back of the house.

• Monitor inventory levels of dining room supplies and communicate needs to management.

• Uphold health and safety standards, including food safety and sanitation practices.

• Assist with opening and closing duties as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Captain or similar role in a high-end dining establishment.

• Exceptional customer service skills with a passion for hospitality.

• Strong leadership abilities with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.

• Attention to detail and a keen eye for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.

• Knowledge of food and beverage operations, including wine service and menu pairing.

• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

• Basic computer skills for handling reservations and processing orders.

• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• TIPS or similar certification preferred.

• A positive attitude and a commitment to delivering memorable dining experiences to our guests.

We are seeking an experienced and guest-focused Restaurant Captain to join our team at our Premium Airport Lounge Restaurant at JFK. As the Restaurant Captain, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our restaurant and delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests. You will oversee the dining room team, coordinate with kitchen staff, and uphold high standards of service excellence.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

  Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1288882

Restaurant Associates

MARIANA SMITH

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