Captain

As a Captain of Dragonne you will be joining one of NYC's most highly anticipated and high profile Fall openings helmed by Chef Mark Chou-a decorated Chef whose resume includes time at Frenchette, Blue Hill, Le Bernadin and Double Chicken Please.

About the Role

The Captain / Lead Server will act as the primary guest liason of the Dragonne brand delivering an exceptional guest experience informed by the value of hospitality delivered with heart.

Responsibilities

Heart Led Hospitality & Guest Experience

• Lead and oversee the guest experience with consistency, professionalism, and warmth.
• Ability to accurately and consistently communicate with the kitchen regarding special requests, fire times, coursing, etc.
• Desire to cultivate and build strong regular guest relationships and build recurring clientele
• Work alongside other team members with curtesy, consideration, and collaboration.

Food & Beverage Knowledge

• Hold an intrinsic interest traditional French culinary technique, multi-cultural cuisine, and the international food & wine scene including both Michelin and James Beard recognized destinations.
• A strong understanding of food preparation, general cook times, temps, and common allergy & dietary restriction requests.
• An interest in continuing knowledge in the area of wine, spirits & cocktails.

• Ability to delegate tasks effectively to support staff
• Fine Dining Service Technique & Understanding
• Wine Service (BTG, BTB, aged wines, etc.)

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience.
• Calm, organized, and solutions-oriented under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum 3-5 years of fine dining experience preferred.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

What We're Building

Dragonne is intended to feel timeless, intimate, and alive — a restaurant grounded in rigor without feeling rigid. We care deeply about atmosphere, rhythm, music, materiality, and emotional warmth just as much as technical execution.

This is an opportunity to join the opening leadership team of a chef-driven restaurant at a foundational stage and help shape its culture from the beginning.

Position Details

• Part-time / Full-time
• Tuesday through Saturday schedule to start
• Dinner service only at opening
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunities for growth within the company

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Competitive compensation based on experience.