Restaurant Captain

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests' stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that's chic but wonderfully unstuffy, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests' expectations at every possible turn.

Gleaming in the vibrant heart of New Dubai, enveloped in private sands and luxuriant gardens, One&Only Royal Mirage is a sanctuary of traditional splendour where indulgence and excitement gloriously combine. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest's every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it's our passion.

Restaurant captains are responsible for providing high-quality customer service to restaurant guests and patrons.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Always greet and welcome guests promptly in a warm and friendly manner.
• Always thank and give fond farewell to guests conveying anticipation for their next visit.
• Assist guests with table reservations.
• Assist guests while seating.
• Ensure guests are serviced within the specified time.
• Has a good knowledge of menu and presentation standards.
• Speak with guests and staff using clear and professional language, and answer phone calls using appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Able to answer any questions regarding the menu and assist with menu selections.
• Able to anticipate any unexpected guest need and react promptly and tactfully.
• Always applies service techniques correctly and serves Food & Beverage items with enthusiasm.
• Serve food courses and beverages to guests.
• Set tables according to the type of event and service standards.
• Record transactions/orders in Point of Sales systems at the time of order.
• Communicate with the kitchen regarding any menu questions, the length of wait, and product availability.
• Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen.
• Check with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverage.
• Responsible for clearing, collecting, and returning food and beverage items to the proper area.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, chinaware, glass, etc. throughout the shift.
• Reviews order dockets ensuring accurate and timely preparations for order requirements accordingly.
• Present accurate final bill to guests and process payment.
• Perform shift closing on the Point of sales terminal and tally cash and credit card settlements.
• Ensures that the restaurant is always kept clean and organized, both at the front as well as the back of house areas.
• Ensures that hotel brand standards and SOPs are consistently implemented.
• Work with fellow staff and managers to ensure that the restaurant achieves its full potential.
• Completes the daily responsibilities that are set for each shift.
• Complete closing duties, including restocking items, turning off lights, etc.
• Conducts monthly inventory checks on all operating equipment and supplies.
• Take an active role in coaching and developing junior staff.
• Any other duties related to food and beverage service assigned by the manager.
• All HACCP standards are followed and improved consistently.

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, co-workers, and management to their understanding.
• Ideally have a diploma/degree in the hospitality field with a maximum of two years' experience in a similar role.
• Knowledgeable in various kinds of food and beverage.
• Familiarity with micros.
• Previous experiences in minor leadership and supervisory roles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Pleasant personality with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Quickly finds common ground.
• Adapts interaction style to integrate with others.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.