Lead Restaurant Captain - Fine Dining & Private Club

The-Club-At-Las-Campanas-1; Las Campanas (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Club at Las Campanas is seeking an experienced Restaurant Captain to lead a dining team within our private country club in Santa Fe, NM. This full-time role focuses on delivering exceptional service in a refined dining environment and coordinating with culinary and service teams to uphold the club’s high standards.

Ideal candidates will have fine dining or luxury hospitality experience, strong guest relations skills, and the ability to manage assigned sections, mentor staff, and participate

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining, upscale restaurants, private clubs, hotels, or full-service hospitality environments.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver polished, attentive, and professional dining service.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to service excellence.
• Food Handler Certification, as required by law or Club policy.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, personalized food and beverage service to Club members and guests.
• Lead assigned dining sections, ensuring seamless service from arrival through departure.
• Build relationships with members by learning their names, preferences, and special requests.
• Guide and support Back Servers and Server Assistants to maintain efficient, coordinated service.
• Collaborate closely with chefs, bartenders, supervisors, and management to ensure exceptional dining experiences.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of menus, daily specials, ingredients, wine, and beverage offerings.
• Accurately take and enter orders while communicating dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests.
• Maintain professional dining room presentation, table settings, and service standards.
• Anticipate member needs, address concerns promptly, and ensure a consistently high level of satisfaction.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings, service training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with private events, banquets, and special Club functions as needed.
• Follow all food safety, alcohol service, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Polished service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handler Certification

Job description

The Club at Las Campanas is seeking an experienced Restaurant Captain to lead a dining team within our private country club in Santa Fe, NM. This full-time role focuses on delivering exceptional service in a refined dining environment and coordinating with culinary and service teams to uphold the club’s high standards.

Ideal candidates will have fine dining or luxury hospitality experience, strong guest relations skills, and the ability to manage assigned sections, mentor staff, and participate