Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
As a Captain at Al Coro, you will be responsible for guiding and enhancing service from the initial greet through the guests’ departure, ensuring a thoughtful and engaged service and willingness for guests’ return. You will also be tasked with leading your team through a detail-focused service and creating calm in high-pressure situations. Your commitment to company standards and values is a must.
At Al Coro we value our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming work culture. We believe in a ‘whole house’ mentality and we expect all departments (Pastry, Savory, Dining Room, and Facilities) to support and motivate each other to achieve our goal of guest satisfaction. As an employee, you will interact with all of these departments regularly and should be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with your co-workers & managers.
This is a full time position and requires flexible schedule availability: including nights and weekends.
Our employees receive the below benefits:
- 40% dining discount at group restaurants
- closed for Thanksgiving & Christmas Day
- 56 hours of paid sick time every year
- a separate PTO accrual for vacation time (up to 120 hours after 4 years!)
- $500 referral bonuses!
- we offer enrollment in Medical, Dental & Vision insurance to all full time employees
- we provide each full time employee with a no cost life insurance policy
- we provide each full time employee with an enhanced short term disability policy
- access to an Employee Assistance Program (no cost mental health care) for employees & families
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Have a warm, positive, and noticeably appreciative demeanor towards guests and colleagues
- Must demonstrate strong food, wine, and spirits knowledge and eagerness to continue education
- Be comfortable using a digital point of sales system.
- Be able to effectively communicate, give and take constructive criticism, and productively lead in a small team dynamic.
- Must be able to easily adapt and improvise in order to personalize service for each guest
- Must have a strong focus, heightened attention to detail, precise organizational skills and a passion for the hospitality industry
- Have full schedule availability, including weekends and holidays
SERVICE
- The Captain is responsible for but is not limited to the following tasks
- Coordinating polished and personalized service for each table with the assistance of the Sommelier and Front Server
- Engaging in thoughtful yet concise conversation with the guest
- Managing and maintaining a multiple-table section following the required steps of service
- Learning and maintaining menu and beverage knowledge
- Maintaining warm and professional composure with colleagues and guests
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The Captain should
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time [over 5 hours]
- Be able to lift and carry 50 pounds steadily
- Be comfortable repetative movements like bending, sitting, walking extended distances including up and down flights of stairs.
- Be comfortable with heights, elevators and small spaces.
85 Tenth Restaurants LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($10.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program
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Al Coro offers two ways to dine, a three course à la Carte Menu or a Tasting Menu. The seven course tasting menu is $265 per person plus tax and gratuity. A shorter abbreviated five course tasting menu is also available for $210 per person.
The menu offers regional Italian cooking alongside dishes that take a bit of creative license. Dinner starts with antipasti, a duo of pastas, main dishes, and a wave of sweets.
Awards


Leadership
Wine Director
Executive Chef + Partner
Executive Pastry Chef
Partner
Food & Beverage Director
General Manager
Chef de Cuisine
Director of People & Operations
Creative Operations Manager
Director of Business Operations