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Captain

The French Laundry
The French Laundry Salary
Yountville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Chef Thomas Keller’s Yountville destination, The French Laundry, is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about food, beverage and hospitality to join the team as a Captain.Opened in 1994, Chef Keller’s three-starred Michelin restaurant remains one of the most highly regarded fine dining destinations worldwide. The French Laundry’s daily changing tasting menu is centered around seasonal ingredients—many of which are sourced from the neighboring culinary garden—prepared with French techniques.Our team of hospitality professionals strives to set new standards in service. Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of  3 years of experience in a similar chef-driven, fine dining environment. As a captain, you will manage your service team and be responsible for overseeing all elements of service for the guests. Guiding the other team members, including back servers, kitchen servers and coffee servers, your ability to always be one step ahead of the guest's needs is paramount. Minimum requirements:3 years' experience as a server for a fine dining conceptMust have stamina to work 50 hours per week and physically able to reach, bend, stoop and carry up to 40 pounds.Chef Keller’s collection of restaurants is founded on a culture of mentorship and provides a solid foundation of skills to support our profession. We are proud to offer:Competitive health insurance options, with employer contributions toward your premium based on the plan you choose* Voluntary plans such as vision, life and AD&D insurance, accident, hospitalization, critical illness short- and long-term disability insurance.401K with no waiting periods and the opportunity to receive up to 4% of your earnings as matching contributions Employee discounts at Chef Thomas Keller's casual properties Family meal Paid time off Opportunities for growth and advancementGym membership discountWho we are:With more than 10 properties and 800 employees, the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (TKRG) has grown from one restaurant to a large family of businesses.TKRG proudly represents The French Laundry, Per Se, The Surf Club Restaurant, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, Ad Hoc, RO Restaurant & Lounge, and Burgers & Half Bottles. The properties and people Chef Keller inspires are known for setting new standards in cuisine, service and employment experiences. Our goal is to collaborate with talented restaurant professionals and offer opportunities to learn and grow within the hospitality profession. As we have expanded over time, the expectations that set apart our restaurants have not changed: ensuring that every guest feels special, and every guest experience is exceptional. A guest can walk into The French Laundry or one of the Bouchon Bakeries and have the most enjoyable, unique and memorable experience. A chef will find the same blue aprons and green tape in each of our kitchens—symbols of a common striving for excellence. Outside the kitchens, every action we take must reflect the generosity, nurturing and finesse within. As members of the TKRG family, we have the responsibility to ensure this consistency. Beyond it all is a mission, perhaps summed up best by Chef Keller himself. “To make people happy, one guest at a time,” he says. “That is what cooking is all about.”Looking for other opportunities with our group? Check out open positions on: ThomasKeller.com/careersWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.*Company contribution depends on your plan selection. Benefit offerings are subject to change over time. More detail about The French Laundry part of Thomas Keller, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/455-The-French-Laundry

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