Restaurant Captain (Part Time)

Culinary Arts Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Araya in Singapore is seeking a passionate Part-Time Restaurant Captain to join our fine-dining team at Mondrian Duxton. You will deliver warm, personalised service and guide guests through the menu with clarity and enthusiasm.

In this role you’ll coordinate with kitchen and beverage teams, maintain impeccable service standards, manage dietary notes, and uphold grooming and professional conduct while working flexible evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-quality dining or upscale hospitality environment.
• Excellent communication and guest engagement skills.
• Ability to present unfamiliar dishes clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and composure under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexible part-time shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, personalised and attentive service from guests' arrival to departure.
• Guide guests through the menu, explaining inspiration, ingredients, flavours and techniques behind each dish.
• Handle guest enquiries, feedback and special requests professionally and promptly.
• Lead by example in maintaining fine-dining service standards, including table presentation and course delivery.
• Coordinate with kitchen and beverage teams to ensure correct timing and presentation of each course.
• Monitor table progress and guest preferences throughout the dining experience.
• Ensure service mise en place and equipment meet restaurant standards before each shift.
• Be attentive to dietary requirements and communicate them to the kitchen.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Hospitality

Attention to detail

Job description

Araya is the world's first Michelin-starred Chilean fine-dining concept. Situated at Mondrian Duxton, Araya presents tasting menus (Costa, Andes) that celebrate Chilean seafood, native coastal flora, and South American biodiversity, elevated through Japanese culinary principles.

We are looking for a passionate and service-driven Part-Time Restaurant Captain to join our team and deliver an exceptional dining experience. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in the craft of hospitality, enjoys engaging with guests and thrives in a refined, fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, personalised and attentive service from the moment guests arrive until their departure.
• Guide guests through the menu, explaining the inspiration, ingredients, flavours and techniques behind each dish.
• Handle guest enquiries, feedback and special requests professionally and promptly.
• Lead by example in maintaining fine-dining service standards, including table presentation, food delivery, clearing and resetting.
• Coordinate closely with the kitchen and beverage teams to ensure the correct timing, sequence and presentation of each course.
• Monitor table progress and guest preferences throughout the dining experience.
• Ensure all service mise en place, table settings and service equipment are prepared to the restaurant's standards before each shift.
• Be attentive to dietary requirements, allergies and guest preferences, communicating them clearly to the kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of grooming, personal presentation, punctuality and professional conduct.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a restaurant, preferably in a quality dining, fine-dining or upscale hospitality environment.
• Strong communication skills, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for hospitality.
• Confidence in engaging with guests and presenting unfamiliar or complex dishes in an accessible manner.
• Good organisational skills, composure under pressure and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a close-knit team.
• Willingness to work flexible part-time shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.