Restaurant Captain

Simplevenue; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Simplevenue is seeking a Captain to oversee front-of-house service and elevate guest experiences in a refined setting. You will lead a small team, maintain a polished presence, and collaborate with the team to ensure seamless operations.

The ideal candidate is confident, professional, and detail-oriented, thriving in fast-paced environments and contributing to an elevated dining experience.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience guiding front-of-house teams.
• Excellent guest communication and problem-solving.
• Ability to oversee front-of-house service and operations.
• Familiarity with reservation and POS systems; OpenTable, Tabit, Toast.

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

Communication

Front-of-house management

Tools

OpenTable

Tabit

Toast

Job description

Overview

The Captain oversees service and plays a central role in delivering an exceptional guest experience. This position leads front-of-house operations, maintains a polished presence, and works closely with the team to ensure seamless and elevated service. The ideal candidate is confident, professional, detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced, refined settings.

Pay

$10.30/hour plus tips + additional compensation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example, demonstrating strong guest relations and professionalism.


• Guide and support a small frontofhouse 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.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with a proactive, solutionsoriented attitude.


• Exceptional communication skills and ability to engage with guests.


• Ability to manage both frontofhouse service and operational responsibilities.


• Familiarity with reservation systems (OpenTable preferred) and POS systems (Tabit or Toast preferred), with willingness to learn new systems as needed.