Captain, Restaurant Frantzén (3 Michelin Stars)

Frantzén AB, Restaurang; Stockholms län; On-site; SEK 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious three Michelin-starred restaurant in Sweden is seeking an experienced Captain to lead its Front of House team. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in Michelin-starred environments, advanced beverage knowledge, and the ability to deliver exceptional guest relations under pressure. Join a world-class culinary environment dedicated to excellence and teamwork.

Benefits

World-class gastronomic environment

Continuous learning and personal development

Dynamic and inspiring team atmosphere

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Michelin-starred restaurants.
• Documented experience in luxury hospitality environments.
• Ability to manage reservation flows in high-demand settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead service oversight in a three Michelin-star environment.
• Train and develop service teams for high-quality service.
• Maintain VIP-level guest relations with professionalism.

Skills

Michelin-star experience

Luxury hospitality experience

Advanced beverage knowledge

Training and coaching skills

High-pressure service skills

VIP guest relations

Education

Sommelier certification

Job description

Restaurant Frantzén, Sweden’s only three Michelin-starred restaurant, is expanding its international Front of House team and is now looking for an experienced Captain to join our service leadership.

We offer a world-class gastronomic environment where precision, creativity, teamwork, and genuine hospitality are at the core of everything we do.

Required Experience & Competencies

• Has a minimum of 7 years of experience within Michelin-starred restaurants, including work with multi-course tasting menus, high-level pacing, and coordinated service execution.
• Has documented experience within international luxury hospitality environments, such as Forbes Five-Star or AAA Five Diamond properties.
• Possesses advanced beverage knowledge, ideally supported by sommelier certification (e.g., Court of Master Sommeliers).
• Has experience with tasting menu beverage pairings, beverage program strategy, and cost control.
• Is skilled in training, coaching, and developing service teams, including onboarding, service standards, and communication techniques.
• Has experience working closely with the kitchen in environments with open kitchen formats, synchronized service, or chef-led experiences.
• Demonstrates the ability to deliver VIP-level guest relations with calm, confident professionalism.
• Thrives under pressure and maintains an elegant, composed presence during high-intensity service.
• Is a genuine team player who supports colleagues across all aspects of service to ensure flawless guest experiences.
• Has experience managing or supporting complex reservation flows in high-demand environments.

Highly Merited (Not Required, but Strongly Preferred)

• Experience from international three-star environments or global fine dining institutions.
• Skills in guest experience design, storytelling, and service choreography.
• Ability to develop or lead service manuals, standards, and operational flow systems.
• Strong sensory knowledge and confidence in beverage analysis and pairing strategy.

We Offer

• The opportunity to work within one of the world’s most acclaimed gastronomic teams.
• A dynamic, inspiring environment with passionate colleagues dedicated to excellence.
• A culture focused on craftsmanship, continuous learning, and personal development.
• Join us and become part of our Front of House team at Restaurant Frantzén.