SERVER CAPTAIN LEAD (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 12,899 - 18,372; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Server Captain Lead for a full-time position at our New York location. The role requires prior upscale dining experience and leadership responsibilities to guide and mentor kitchen and service staff.

The position offers a fixed pay rate of $11.35 per hour with a dynamic work schedule. Candidates should be available for varying days and hours, with strong communication and attention to quality and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in upscale dining environments.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent communication within a kitchen and service team.

Responsibilities

• Enforce kitchen standards, procedures, and sanitation policies.
• Maintain knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

High-volume service

Job description

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• We have an opening for full time SERVER CAPTAIN LEAD positions.
• Location: 945 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021 Note: online applications acceptedonly.
• Schedule: Full time schedules; open availability is preferred, days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior upscale dining experience is required.
• Fixed Pay Rate:$11.35 per hour.
• Why work with us?:
  • Chase the dream of French cuisine, where culinary legends are made.
  • Level up your leadership game; aim to outshine everyone in the industry.
  • Look up to the masters; learn from the chefs you admire.
  • Bring that authentic French kitchen energy; intensity, passion, precision.
  • Be the next rising star; an up-and-coming cook with big ambitions.
  • Dream big, lead bigger; inspired by icons like Chef Juan.
  • Work with the best of the best; top-tier tools, kitchens, and ingredients.

  Marcel is located in the iconic Breuer building on Madison Avenue, a Roman and Williams-designed space created in partnership with Sotheby's where cuisine, art, and design converge. Led by Chef-Partner Marie-Aude Rose and Executive Chef Juan Moncalvo, the restaurant serves refined continental cuisine rooted in French tradition and inspired by Chef Rose's homage to the Paris she knows and loves. The menu blends classical technique with modern New York sensibilities, focusing on seasonality and highlighting carefully sourced local ingredients with minimal, thoughtful enhancement.

  We are developing skilled culinary craftsmen and women who want to grow in their careers and strive for excellence. Often described as the "big brother" to downtown favorite La Mercerie, Marcel also features a celebrated pâtisserie program with handcrafted viennoiserie, madeleines, tarts, and entremets. The experience unfolds in a striking, design-forward space with an open kitchen, sculptural dining room, garden terrace, museum-quality art, and a wine program drawn from Sotheby's cellar, all supporting Marcel's mission to be a culinary destination of excellence in New York City.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce compliance with established kitchen standards, procedures, departmental policies, and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and proper food presentation.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Possess extensive knowledge of diverse culinary styles and demonstrate mastery across all line-level cooking stations.
• Experience working in an upscale, high-volume fine dining environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that support a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.