Captain

Chef Thomas Keller's Surfside destination, The Surf Club Restaurant , is seeking talented and capable individuals who are enthusiastic about food, beverage , and hospitality to join the team as a Captain .

In this role, under the guidance of the Dining Room Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring an exceptional guest experience by showcasing in-depth knowledge of the restaurant's cuisine, wine, and service standards.

As a Captain, you will lead the service team through effective communication and delegation, ensuring smooth coordination and providing a seamless dining experience that reflects the restaurant’s high standards and culture.

Located within the Four Seasons Hotel at the iconic Surf Club, Chef Keller’s restaurant honors the location’s history of good times and grand parties with classic Continental cuisine for a modern audience.

Like the swinging patrons of the '50s and '60s hotspots this restaurant celebrates, The Surf Club Restaurant knows how to have fun.

Responsibilities :

• Lead Guest Experience : Warmly greet guests, present menus, answer inquiries, and take food and beverage orders while ensuring special needs such as allergies are noted.
• Oversee Service Team : Communicate with Sommeliers, Back Servers, and other team members to ensure smooth service and proper delegation.
• Ensure Satisfaction : Monitor the dining experience, promptly responding to guest requests and ensuring a high level of satisfaction with food and service.
• Handle Payments : Prepare the final bill, present it to guests, and process payments accurately.
• Uphold Cleanliness Standards : Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring all service areas are well-kept.
• Participate in Pre-Shift & Training : Attend pre-shift meetings and training sessions to stay informed on menu updates and wine pairings, while also helping with the training of new team members.

Qualifications :

• 5 years of service experience in Fine Dining, preferably Michelin-starred restaurant.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Certificate from a Culinary or Hospitality School preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in POS systems (Micros), MS Excel, and MS Word.
• State Health Certification is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Physical ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Chef Keller’s collection of restaurants are founded on a culture of mentorship and provide a solid foundation of skills to support the culinary profession.

We are proud to offer :

• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Peer mentorship
• Scholarship programs
• Company sponsored medical and dental plans with a contribution of up to 69% of your individual premium*
• Voluntary plans such as vision, life and AD&D insurance, accident, hospitalization, critical illness short- and long-term disability insurance, and pet insurance.
• 401K with no waiting periods and the opportunity to receive up to 4% of your salary as matching contributions
• Employee discounts at Chef Thomas Keller's casual properties
• Family meal
• Complimentary parking
• Paid time off

Who we are :

Chef Thomas Keller raises the bar for the American culinary scene. His restaurants are legendary The French Laundry, Bouchon, and The Surf Club Restaurant among them and he is the only American-born chef to ever hold multiple three-star Michelin rankings.

Chef Keller’s culinary skills and high standards make him an inspiration to younger chefs and have earned him countless accolades, including The Culinary Institute of America’s Chef of the Year Award and the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Chef and Outstanding Restaurateur Awards.

He is also the first male American chef to be designated a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. In 2017, Chef Keller led Team USA to its first-ever gold medal in the Bocuse d’Or, a prestigious biannual competition that is regarded as the Olympics of the culinary world.

Chef Keller is the author of six best-selling cookbooks and holds an honorary Doctorate in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America.

Looking for other opportunities with our group? Check out open positions on : ThomasKeller.com / careers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

• Company contribution depends on your plan selection. Benefit offerings are subject to change over time.
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