Captain

Aska; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fine dining restaurant in New York is seeking a dedicated Captain to enhance guest experiences through exceptional service and menu knowledge. The role requires refined restaurant experience, leadership abilities, and a passion for hospitality in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Delicious and nutritious daily family meal

Close relationship between back-of-house and front-of-house

Inclusive and collaborative work environment

Consistent scheduling with 2-3 days off in a row

Competitive compensation

Support from motivated colleagues

High standards for team members and service

One-on-one mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience in a fine dining or Michelin-star environment strongly preferred.
• Passion for food and beverage.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Guide guests through all aspects of the unique menu.
• Be the main contact for guest interaction.
• Collaborate effectively with the Sommelier.

Skills

Hospitality

Communication

Organizational Skills

Curiosity

Leadership

Job description

Aska is a fine dining, two Michelin-starred restaurant owned by Swedish chef Fredrik Berselius. We serve a 12-14 course tasting menu in an intimate yet spacious, ten-table dining room.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Captain who wants to commit to something greater than themselves and continue to develop their skills with some incredible mentors. This is a high-level leadership position within our restaurant.

Working with us means…

We are committed to being industry leaders and leading by example. Working with us means working harmoniously, respectfully, passionately, and towards personal growth. Working with us means that you will be personally valued.

A Captain at Aska has an advanced understanding of how to interact with guests and is the main contact for guiding our guests through all aspects of our unique menu and service.

Captains possess a general knowledge of the wine list, and a thorough understanding of the menu and how the two interact. While the Sommelier will be handling most wine queries, a Captain is responsible for knowing all details about our wine pairings, by the glass selections, non-alcoholic options and cocktails. The Captain/Sommelier relationship is paramount to a guest’s experience, and they must be able to work in tandem to provide exceptional experiences for our guests.

What Makes You Great…

A career-minded, motivated, organized, and charismatic individual seeking a rewarding position in the restaurant industry. You are inherently hospitable, infinitely curious, humble and most importantly KIND.

Your restaurant experience is refined, and you are passionate about food and beverage, people and hospitality. You perform well under pressure and have an insatiable desire to learn. You communicate well and can delegate when necessary.

Experience Within a Michelin Star Environment Strongly Preferred

Perks…

• Delicious and nutritious daily family meal
• A very close and kind relationship between the back-of-house and front-of-house team.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment
• Consistent scheduling with 2-3 days off in a row
• Competitive compensation
• Support from motivated, hard-working colleagues
• High standards for ourselves, our team members and service
• One-on-one mentoring
  
  

This is a full-time position that requires availability for dinner services Wednesday through Sunday and lunch service Sunday.

Please attach your resume in PDF format with a brief cover letter.

More detail about Aska, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/7142-Aska