Beverage Captain

Tabernacle Steakhouse; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tabernacle Steakhouse seeks a Beverage Captain to manage its wine and beverage program, ensuring quality service and operational excellence. This role includes training the team and maintaining a collaborative environment while overseeing inventory and guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates have substantial experience in fine dining and a strong knowledge of beverages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in hospitality, specifically beverage captain/sommelier.
• Strong knowledge of food & beverage and wine service.
• Exceptional proficiency in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Oversee wine and beverage operations, manage inventory and cost control.
• Develop training programs focusing on beverage knowledge and service excellence.
• Provide coaching and constructive feedback to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Beverage knowledge

Customer service

English proficiency

Job description

Join to apply for the Beverage Captain role at Tabernacle Steakhouse

Position Overview:
The Beverage Captain will be responsible for overseeing the restaurant’s wine and beverage program. This role involves collaborating closely with Management to support day-to-day operations, ensuring the highest standards of service and quality are maintained throughout the guest experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting management on the floor, ensuring steps of service and companies’ standards are always followed by coordinating front-of-house operations, ensuring smooth collaboration among staff and consistently exceeding guest expectations.
• Oversee all aspects of the restaurant’s wine and beverage offerings, including bar operations, inventory, organization, and cost control.
• Develop and lead comprehensive training programs for the team, focusing on wine and beverage knowledge, tasting and service excellence.
• Partner with management to ensure the delivery of exceptional service and seamless operational flow.
• Assist in daily operational tasks such as reporting and opening/closing procedures.
• Lead by example to cultivate a positive, professional, and collaborative team environment, while upholding the highest performance standards.
• Provide coaching, constructive feedback, and guidance to staff members to foster their ongoing growth, engagement, and motivation.
• Ensure all team members comply with company policies and procedures.
• Greet and welcome guests with a warm, professional demeanor.
• Address guest requests efficiently and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Inspect all orders for accuracy and damaged products.
• Assist with Stocking, Cellar Management, Beverage Inventory, and other administrative tasks as directed by senior management.

Qualifications and experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the hospitality industry, specifically in a beverage captain / sommelier role.
• Previous fine dining experience is preferred
• Kosher experience not required
• Strong knowledge of food & beverage and wine service.
• Exceptional proficiency in English (both written and verbal).
• Impeccable grooming and professional appearance.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including evenings and holidays as required by business needs.

More detail about Tabernacle Steakhouse, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/326212-Tabernacle-Steakhouse

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Customer Service

Industries

• Restaurants