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Restaurant Captain

Simplevenue
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/19/2026
Overview

The Captain oversees service and plays a central role in delivering an exceptional guest experience. This position leads front-of-house operations, maintains a polished presence, and works closely with the team to ensure seamless and elevated service. The ideal candidate is confident, professional, detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced, refined settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead by example, demonstrating strong guest relations and professionalism.
  • Guide and support a small frontofhouse team in an intimate service environment.
  • Conduct monthly inventory counts and manage weekly ordering and invoices.
  • Maintain a clean, organized space that meets health and safety standards.

Qualifications

  • Strong leadership skills with a proactive, solutionsoriented attitude.
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to engage with guests.
  • Ability to manage both frontofhouse service and operational responsibilities.
  • Familiarity with reservation systems (OpenTable preferred) and POS systems (Tabit or Toast preferred), with willingness to learn new systems as needed.

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