Restaurant Captain, Delta One

 

Position Title: Restaurant Captain, 

Pay G12 ​​​​​​​

Reports To:

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Other Forms of Compensation:  

 

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work in 2021, This is R/A !

Job Summary

Embark on a hospitality adventure as our Restaurant Captain for the new premium lounge at JFK. In this role, you'll craft exceptional dining experiences and lead operations from the ground up. If you're a hospitality expert with a flair for innovation and eager to make your mark in our exciting new venture, join us in creating exceptional dining experiences.

 

As a Restaurant Captain, you will play a crucial role in ensuring guests have an exceptional experience by maintaining high standards in service and facility management. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will oversee daily operations, uphold superior food and beverage quality, and lead the team with excellent communication and multitasking skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining high standards in service and facility management.
• Schedule, train, manage, and develop staff.
• Oversee budget and inventory management.
• Train and supervise staff in alcoholic beverage service.
• Assist with catering events related to shows.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, venue clients, and the production team.
• Coordinate with managers to ensure appropriate staffing and attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing teams and demonstrated strong communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, self-motivation, planning skills, and the ability to make timely and competent decisions.
• Ability to manage large inventories and budgets.
• Flexibility to work business hours, including late afternoons, nights, and weekends.
• Quick problem-solving abilities and a desire to lead.
• Attention to detail while maintaining creativity.
• Knowledge of the hospitality business and market trends.
• College degree and management experience, particularly in the beverage industry, preferred.
• Certifications in service training, alcohol service, safe food handling, and first aid.
• Knowledge of state and local alcohol laws.
• Willingness to work an events-driven schedule.

As a Restaurant Captain, your focus will be on creating memorable experiences for guests, ensuring smooth operations, and leading a dedicated team to uphold the highest standards of service.

 

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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