Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Dinex Group - Daniel Boulud
Job overview
The Captain role at Le Pavillon, part of The Dinex Group, involves leading front-of-house service to ensure a premier fine dining experience and guest satisfaction.
Responsibilities and impact
The Captain manages a specific station, oversees smooth service on the floor, serves and clears food, communicates with the team, greets and engages guests, completes side work, and opens or closes the dining and beverage stations.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 2+ years of fine dining experience, extensive food and beverage knowledge, high volume experience, and full availability including days, evenings, and weekends.
Work environment and culture
The Dinex Group values diversity and equal opportunity, fostering an inclusive environment without discrimination based on many protected characteristics.
Company information
The Dinex Group is Chef Daniel Boulud's restaurant group, with Le Pavillon located in Midtown offering a fine dining culinary experience.
Team overview
The Captain works closely with management and both front-of-house and back-of-house teams to deliver excellent service.
Job location and travel
The job is located at Le Pavillon in Midtown, New York, with full availability required including daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its focus on premier fine dining service within a high-profile restaurant group led by Chef Daniel Boulud.
Company overview
The Dinex Group, founded by renowned chef Daniel Boulud, operates a collection of high-end restaurants and culinary enterprises. They generate revenue through fine dining experiences, catering services, and branded gourmet products. Key historical points include the opening of the flagship restaurant, Daniel, in New York City in 1993, which has earned multiple Michelin stars and James Beard Awards, establishing the group as a leader in the global culinary scene.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your fine dining experience, emphasizing at least two years in upscale restaurant settings and your extensive food and beverage knowledge relevant to The Dinex Group - Daniel Boulud's standards.
Focus on showcasing your ability to manage a station, coordinate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams, and ensure smooth, professional service that enhances guest satisfaction.
Apply through multiple platforms including The Dinex Group's official corporate website, Culinary Agents, and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of being noticed for the Captain role.
Connect with current front-of-house team members or management at The Dinex Group - Daniel Boulud on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent reviews of Le Pavillon or asking about the team culture and expectations for the Captain position.
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