AM Captain

Chef Andrew Carmellini is seeking AM Captain for The Fifth Avenue Hotel .

Exquisitely and eclectically designed,  The Fifth Avenue Hotel offers a realm of imagination to delight the senses in the energetic heart of Manhattan. A Gilded Age landmark reimagined as a luxury destination,  The Fifth offers thoughtful service with the utmost comfort and care, with exceptional cuisine by Chef Andrew Carmellini. Welcome to a world of intimate ambience, elegance and charm.

Ideal candidates possess:

*A minimum of 2 years of experience in Fine Dining Establishments

*Warm and gracious service approach, and the ability to create stellar guest experiences

*High level functioning and poised demeanor in busy environments

*Strong knowledge of spirits and craft cocktails, with an emphasis on European and American ingredients

*Familiarity with progressive, trend-setting & contemporary distillates and liqueurs

*Experience in bar organization & prep

*Ability to assume full responsibility for menu content and deliver excellent service

*Previous experience with POS and inventory systems

*The ability to lift 25+ pounds

*Comfortable speaking in front of a large group

*Open availability and career driven

Benefits:

We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits day of hire for full time employees, as well as a 401(k), Paid Time Off, Employee Dining Discount, BRi Commuter Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for full time employees, and Referral Reward Program.

Since first partnering in 2009, Chef Andrew Carmellini, Josh Pickard, and Luke Ostrom have opened a national portfolio of restaurants and culinary services at preeminent hotels, live music venues, and major metropolitan sports arenas and airports across New York City and Detroit, including Locanda Verde, The Dutch, Joe’s Pub and The Library at The Public, Lafayette, Bar Primi, Leuca, Westlight, Little Fino, Mister Dips, San Morello, Evening Bar, The Brakeman, Penny Red’s, Gilly’s Clubhouse, Saksey’s, Carne Mare, Café Carmellini and The Portrait Bar. The team actively runs food and beverage operations in five hotels, including The Greenwich Hotel, The William Vale, Shinola Hotel, and The Fifth Avenue Hotel. Known for delivering quality experiences and pertinent culinary culture, each place is a distinctly owned, handcrafted labor of love. They've received widespread critical acclaim, recognition on countless “Best of” lists, a Michelin star, multiple Michelin hotel keys, two coveted James Beard Foundation awards, and inclusion on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and 50 Best Bars lists. To learn more, visit nhgnyc.com or AndrewCarmellini.com. The pay range for the position is $20 per hour.