Restaurant Captain

MAPPAS RESTAURANT; Kerala; On-site; MYR 9,500 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food provided

Job summary

MAPPAS RESTAURANT is seeking a capable waitstaff supervisor to oversee dining room service and ensure guest satisfaction. You will be the main contact between guests, servers, and kitchen staff, ensuring orders are executed accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities include welcoming guests, guiding staff, handling VIP orders, and maintaining presentation standards. Prior supervisory experience is preferred, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a waiter/waitress; supervisory or captain experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-service abilities.
• Good knowledge of food and beverage menus, including wine service (if applicable).
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work under pressure.
• Professional grooming and presentation.
• Basic POS and billing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and seat them comfortably.
• Supervise and coordinate waitstaff during service.
• Take and confirm guest orders, especially VIP or complex orders.
• Ensure timely and correct serving of food and drinks.
• Train and guide service staff.
• Handle guest complaints professionally and efficiently.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar staff on orders.
• Check table settings, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Monitor inventory of service materials.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene and service standards.
• Assist in billing and end-of-shift reports when required.
• Coordinate reservations and manage table assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Menu & wine knowledge

Multitasking under pressure

Professional grooming

POS knowledge

Job description

Oversee the service team in a dining establishment to ensure smooth, high-quality guest service. Act as the main point of contact between guests, servers, and kitchen staff, ensuring that service standards are consistently met and guest satisfaction remains high.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and ensure they are comfortably seated.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of waitstaff during service.
• Take and confirm guest orders, especially for VIP tables or complex orders.
• Ensure food and drinks are served correctly, promptly, and according to standards.
• Train, guide, and support new and existing service staff.
• Handle guest complaints or special requests professionally and efficiently.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen and bar staff regarding orders and special instructions.
• Check table settings, cleanliness, and overall presentation of the dining area.
• Monitor inventory of service materials (cutlery, glassware, linens, menus).
• Ensure adherence to hygiene, safety, and restaurant service standards.
• Assist in billing, payment processing, and end-of-shift reports when required.
• Coordinate reservations and manage table assignments for smooth operations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a waiter/waitress; supervisory or captain experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-service abilities.
• Good knowledge of food and beverage menus, including wine service (if applicable).
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work under pressure.
• Professional grooming and presentation.
• Basic POS and billing knowledge.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided

Work Location: In person