Captain, Restaurant R'evolution
New Orleans, LAFull-timePosted 4 days agoStill listed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Captain assists managers in overseeing dinner service at Restaurant R'evolution and provides guests with attentive service in a warm, friendly environment. The role includes presenting menus, making food and beverage recommendations, coordinating orders with the kitchen, and responding to guest needs. Captains also support service-area organization, shift procedures, and the training and mentoring of new staff.
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Full job description
We’re People People. Are you?
We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast 🚀).
With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).
What this role is all about
The Captain is responsible for assisting the Managers in overseeing all aspects of Dinner service. Provides Guests with the finest service in the restaurant while creating a warm and friendly environment
What you’ll be doing Key Job Functions
- Follow service guidelines according to the Brand standards in the Service Manual
- Responsible for knowledge of all Food and Beverage menus
- Presents menu, answers questions, and makes suggestions regarding food and service
- Makes recommendations of food and beverage items according to guest preferences
- Writes order on check or memorizes it
- Relays order to kitchen and serves courses from kitchen and service bars
- Observes diners to respond to any additional requests and to determine when meal has been completed
- Follows proper check out procedures and proper cash handling procedures as outlines in the training material
- Must keep service area and tools clean and organized
- Responsible for returning all items to their zoned location
- Attends all ongoing training sessions
- Assist in training and mentoring new staff
- Must follow all prescribed systems of organization and cleanliness
- Must complete all before, during and after shift paperwork
- Responsible for following all opening and closing checklists and sidework
- Must follow all daily and weekly cleaning schedules
- Promote and support the vision and mission of Restaurant R'evolution: "To Cherish the Guest in Every Way"
- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.
- Build solid relationship with your Colleagues
- Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
- Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
- You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations
- You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:• Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
- Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name
- Establish/anticipate needs
- Solve and own all requests/complaints
- Thank everyone
Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information
How we reward you
At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.
Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
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401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
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Paid Vacation & Sick Time
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Paid Parental Leave
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Company-Paid Life Insurance
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Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
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Educational Assistance
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Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these ✈️)
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Additional Perks & Employee Discounts
Our Commitment to You
Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Before You Apply
To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
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