Restaurant Captain - Regent Santa Monica Beach

Job Summary Primarily responsible for floor supervision within the restaurant, the Captain’s job is to motivate and mentor staff’s wine knowledge, inspire & delight our guests and commit themselves to fostering an environment of excellence in food, wine & service. Duties include resolving guest issues, making menu suggestions, delivering food and drinks to tables, describing the dishes to guests, recommending wine selections, overseeing service staff, monitoring guest satisfaction and maintaining the flow of service throughout the dining room. Must be pleasant, conscientious and professional with excellent knowledge of food and alcoholic beverage selections and service standards. Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, ensure smooth service operations and quality service. Responsibilities Promote the Restaurant Group and Regent’s service philosophy and style through our people attributes. Deliver exceptional hospitality to all guests, ensuring attentive, polished, and courteous service at all times. Understand and perform job duties to the expectations of Orla and the restaurant Service, Food, Beverage, and Wine manuals. Oversee and assist the front of house team with all elements of service. Take ownership of their station, knowing the names and preferences of their tables, greeting, seating, running, bussing, re‑setting, etc. Execute and facilitate service in cooperation with other captains, sommeliers, and managers. Facilitate communication between the FOH and BOH. Ensure the completion of all opening and closing side work. Describe dinner features as needed, including menu changes and daily additions. Follow through and communicate with Management team/Chef on VIP procedures and special requests. Conduct continuous training with service team and provide complete training for all new hires. Teach the duties of each position, the disciplines in this manual and the standards. Participate in pre‑shift meetings and learn new menu items. Welcome all guests and ensure they receive responsive, professional, and gracious service. Answer any questions about the menu, specific food items, the wine list or any other inquiries the guest may have. Liaise with server to ensure communication about wants and needs of guests. Understand the order taken by the server and any changes in the menu, dietary restrictions, food allergies, etc. Assist servers with wine sales to achieve revenue goals. Assist the chef in expediting food to the dining room. Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s standards. Maintain a clean, safe environment in the dining room and all service stations. Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements of the restaurant employees and guests. Qualifications 3-4 years of fine dining leadership experience. Minimum 5 years of dining room experience and thorough knowledge of fine dining, service procedures, and functions. Cleanliness, organization, and the ability to work well in a team situation are crucial to this position. Extensive food and wine knowledge. Must be minimum age to serve alcohol. High school or equivalent education required. Possess excellent basic math skills and can operate a cash register POS system and Microsoft-based computer systems. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite of products and strong financial acumen. Must be impeccably groomed, maintain good hygiene, good posture, and have required uniform and tools. MS Level II certification is preferred. This position necessitates participation in a pooled tip system, where you contribute to tipping out the support staff and other essential colleagues. Pay & Benefits The hourly pay rate for this role is $22.00 to $24.00/hr, plus tips . This rate is applicable only for jobs performed at Regent Santa Monica Beach. Benefits include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance support, a matching 401(k) plan, worldwide hotel discounts, access to a wide variety of discount programs, and the chance to work with a great team. Equal Opportunity Employer IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr InterContinental Hotels Group