The Wonderful Company

Hospitality

RestaurantCaptain(Server)

$2–3k Paso Robles, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Restaurant Captain (Server) at The Wonderful Company. Skills: Fine-dining serving, Forbes 5-star services/standards, Wine knowledge, Guest experience. Leading dinner service. Serving as the liaison between the kitchen and the dining room”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure all guest interactions reflect the graciousness, thoughtfulness, and precision of The Restaurant at JUSTIN; Provide an excellent customer experience to uphold Forbes 5-star services/standards; Inspire their teammates to focus on excellence in every detail

Industry & Context.

Hospitality
Problems you'll solve

Solution-oriented mindset

Eligibility Requirements

Weekend availability, Ability to work late nights, Ability to work quickly in a high-paced, physically and mentally demanding environment, Ability to work full-time (30-35 hours per week) and late nights, weekends, and holidays

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience in fine-dining serving at restaurants (Forbes 5-star or MICHELIN restaurants), Food Handler’s Card, Clear and calm verbal communication, Ability to work quickly in a high-paced, physically and mentally demanding environment, Proficiency in reservation management systems (e.g. , Tock), and polished guest service execution, Ability to work full-time (30-35 hours per week) and late nights, weekends, and holidays, Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English, High School Diploma or GED required

Nice to Have

WSET Level 2 (or equivalent wine certification) is highly preferred

What You'll Do.

Leading dinner service

Serving as the liaison between the kitchen and the dining room

Ensuring a smooth and exceptional guest experience

Conducting service with professionalism

Upholding Forbes Five-Star and Michelin-level standards

Inspiring teammates to focus on excellence in every detail

Supporting real-time decision-making

Ensuring all guest interactions reflect the graciousness

and precision of The Restaurant at JUSTIN

Providing an excellent customer experience to uphold Forbes 5-star services/standards

Following all company and safety procedures and policies

Assisting with dining room setup

and equipment such as fans or heaters

Managing beverage service and taste

and pour serve and describe wines in accordance with the Court of Master Sommeliers

Delivering and clearing food courses in coordination with FORBES 5-Star Service standards

Speaking about food with accuracy

Providing knowledgeable

and attentive service with natural timing and a warm approach

Overseeing table maintenance through delegation or direct action

Maintaining clean and organized service stations and side work areas throughout the shift

Maintaining the cleanliness of all interior and exterior guest areas

Resetting and flipping tables with speed and attention to detail

Anticipating and responding promptly to guest needs and requests

Communicating special table needs and guest requests to the kitchen

Breaking down and closing the dining room post-service

and restocking service tools and equipment

well-kept uniform and a natural

professional appearance

Participating and ensuring compliance with all opening and closing duties as determined and published by the Restaurant Manager or Executive Chef

Keeping up to date on new JUSTIN releases as well as viticulture and winemaking techniques

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Serving as the liaison between the kitchen and the dining room; Inspiring their teammates to focus on excellence in every detail; Communicating special table needs and guest requests to the kitchen

Communication Scope

Clear and calm verbal communication; Speak about food with accuracy, ease, and elegance, avoiding slang; Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English

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