Captain

2 years

Lazy Bear is looking for a full-time Captain and service professional. Experience in a fine-dining environment is a big plus, but an innate sense of warmth and hospitality is the biggest qualification.

Were looking for professionals seeking to refine their hospitality skills in a fast-paced fine-dining setting. For those with fine-dining experience, we will deepen your connection to food and the essence of service, while letting you express your big personality and have the most fun you could possibly have in a Michelin-level job.

Requirements

• 3+ years restaurant/hospitality experience. 2+ years fine dining, ideally Michelin environment.
• Passion for food, wine, hospitality and the restaurant industry
• Solid understanding of service etiquette and mechanics along with an appreciation for the little things that add up to make for a great experience for their guests.
• Sommelier level wine/spirits knowledge is preferred
• Ability to remain calm in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to fluently speak/read/write English
• Food Handlers Certification
• RBS Certification

Job Duties

• Learn about food and wine at a world-class level with a passionate team of people who really care about what they do.
• Cultivating an unprecedented guest experience by not only providing the highest technical level of service to guests, but doing so with joy and effusiveness.
• Contribute to and elevate service with a strong attention to detail, and dedication to standards.
• Work closely with culinary team to have a full understanding of our menu and overall mission
• Communicate with guests and coworkers in a refined, clear, and efficient manner
• Maintain an elegant and professional manner on the floor at all times
• Anticipate the needs of diners and provide them with the the best experience possible within the scope of our restaurant

About Lazy Bear

Lazy Bear is a fine dining restaurant in the heart of San Franciscos Mission District. Awarded two Michelin stars, we serve modern American cuisine with a pre-fixe menu of many courses. The menu changes frequently and features hyper-seasonal, high-quality local ingredients. The right candidate will be joining a tight team comprised of strong individuals performing at the highest level of San Francisco dining.

Benefits

• Subsidized health and optional vision and dental effective first month after your hire date.
• 401(k) benefit with matching employer contributions of up to 4% of annual wages after six months.
• Priority reservations and employee discounts toward dining.
• Reimbursement for approved work-related educational expenses.
• Generous time off policies

Interested? Please reply to the job posting.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Compensation: Hourly ($19.18) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Dining Discounts

Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

Ability to work in a team environment

Experience in Fine Dining Environment

Strong interpersonal skills

Fine Dining Experience

Adaptability to Changing Situations

Innate Sense of Warmth and Hospitality

Customer Service Orientation

Wine Service

Problem Solving Skills

Refining Hospitality Skills

Time Management Skills

Hospitality Skills

Ability to Learn Quickly

Solid Understanding of Service Etiquette and Mechanics

Passion for Continuous Improvement

Service Etiquette

Creativity in Service Delivery

Passion for Food, Wine, and Hospitality

ability to handle constructive criticism

Solid Understanding of Service Etiquette

Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity

Sommelier Level Wine/Spirits Knowledge

Ability to build rapport with guests

Remaining Calm in High Pressure Situations

Commitment to Excellence

Excellent Communication Skills

Ability to Multitask

Fluency in English

Strong Work Ethic

Food Handlers Certification

Learn About Food and Wine at a World Class Level

RBS certification

Provide Highest Level of Service With Joy and Effusiveness

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Learning About Food and Wine

Work Closely With Culinary Team

Ability to Anticipate and Fulfill Guest Needs

Communicate Effectively With Guests and Coworkers

Providing High Level Service With Joy

Maintain Professional and Elegant Manner

Clear and efficient communication

Anticipate Diners' Needs

Attention to Detail

Provide Best Dining Experience Possible

Professionalism on the Floor

Strong Individuals Performing at Highest Level of Dining

Communication With Guests and Coworkers

Understanding of Menu and Overall Mission

Maintaining Professionalism on the Floor

Experience in Providing Exceptional Service

Anticipating Diner Needs

Knowledge of Restaurant Industry Standards

Adapting to Menu Changes

Ability to Work as Part of a Tight Team

Working in a High Pressure Environment

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