Restaurant captains are responsible for providing high-quality customer service to restaurant guests and patrons.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Always greet and welcome guests promptly in a warm and friendly manner.
• Always thank and give fond farewell to guests conveying anticipation for their next visit.
• Assist guests with table reservations.
• Assist guests while seating.
• Ensure guests are serviced within the specified time.
• Has a good knowledge of menu and presentation standards.
• Speak with guests and staff using clear and professional language, and answer phone calls using appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Able to answer any questions regarding the menu and assist with menu selections.
• Able to anticipate any unexpected guest need and react promptly and tactfully.
• Always applies service techniques correctly and serves Food & Beverage items with enthusiasm.
• Serve food courses and beverages to guests.
• Set tables according to the type of event and service standards.
• Record transactions/orders in Point of Sales systems at the time of order.
• Communicate with the kitchen regarding any menu questions, the length of wait, and product availability.
• Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen.
• Check with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverage.
• Responsible for clearing, collecting, and returning food and beverage items to the proper area.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, chinaware, glass, etc. throughout the shift.
• Reviews order dockets ensuring accurate and timely preparations for order requirements accordingly.
• Present accurate final bill to guests and process payment.
• Perform shift closing on the Point of sales terminal and tally cash and credit card settlements.
• Ensures that the restaurant is always kept clean and organized, both at the front as well as the back of house areas.
• Ensures that hotel brand standards and SOPs are consistently implemented.
• Work with fellow staff and managers to ensure that the restaurant achieves its full potential.
• Completes the daily responsibilities that are set for each shift.
• Complete closing duties, including restocking items, turning off lights, etc.
• Conducts monthly inventory checks on all operating equipment and supplies.
• Take an active role in coaching and developing junior staff.
• Any other duties related to food and beverage service assigned by the manager.
• All HACCP standards are followed and improved consistently.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, co-workers, and management to their understanding.
• Ideally have a diploma/degree in the hospitality field with a maximum of two years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledgeable in various kinds of food and beverage.
• Familiarity with micros.
• Previous experiences in minor leadership and supervisory roles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Pleasant personality with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Quickly finds common ground.
• Adapts interaction style to integrate with others.