Front-of-House Lead & Guest Experience Captain

Simplevenue; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplevenue in Reston, VA, seeks a Captain to oversee front-of-house operations and elevate guest experiences in a refined, fast-paced setting. You will lead by example, maintain a polished presence, and coordinate a small team to deliver seamless service.

Ideal candidates are confident, professional, and detail-oriented, proficient with reservation and POS systems, prepared to manage daily inventory, ordering, and invoices while ensuring health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and guest-relations skills are required.
• Excellent communication to engage guests and staff.
• Ability to manage both front-of-house service and operational tasks.
• Familiarity with reservation and POS systems; willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, demonstrating strong guest relations and professionalism.
• Guide and support a small front-of-house team in an intimate service environment.
• Conduct monthly inventory counts and manage weekly ordering and invoices.
• Maintain a clean, organized space that meets health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Guest relations

Communication

Team guidance

Tools

OpenTable

Tabit

Toast

Job description

Simplevenue in Reston, VA, seeks a Captain to oversee front-of-house operations and elevate guest experiences in a refined, fast-paced setting. You will lead by example, maintain a polished presence, and coordinate a small team to deliver seamless service.

Ideal candidates are confident, professional, and detail-oriented, proficient with reservation and POS systems, prepared to manage daily inventory, ordering, and invoices while ensuring health and safety standards.