Gotham is looking for motivated, personable Captains to join our team at one of New York's 
most celebrated restaurants. 

• Anticipate customer’s needs and ensure that service exceeds expectations to ensure a memorable and pleasant dining experience. 
• Minimum experience of 3 to 5 years in fine dining as a captain.
• An ability to work as a team in a pooled house environment. 
• Passion for food, wine and hospitality. 
• Maintain communication with and supports Front of the House Management. 
• Must exhibit an excellent service attitude and be willing to go out of their way to accommodate customers and exceed their expectations. 
• Must maintain a high level of professionalism working with a variety of associates of different skill levels and varied backgrounds. 
• Must show enthusiasm for the job and for the restaurant. 
• Must be considerate, patient and willing to help out fellow employees. 
• Inspect dining room, table settings, chairs, floors, proper maintenance, cleanliness and safety. Takes immediate action to correct any issues. 
• Check tables throughout service times for customer satisfaction, resolve guest complaints. 
• Ensure side work is completed every day and dining room supplies are stocked. Reports any supply shortages to Front of the House Management. 
• Review daily specials, stations and other applicable announcements. 
• Train new-hires in service standards, menu items, and up-selling. 
• Strong food knowledge, with ability to articulate menu selections while providing a unique dining experience. 
• Ability to improvise and make impromptu decisions in accordance with the steps of service and the restaurant’s standards. 
• Ability and willingness to work within a very fast-paced team-oriented environment 
• Professional, articulate, friendly, and punctual. 
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours; bend, push, pull; lift 30 lbs. 
• Ability to remain calm under pressure required. 
• Ability to handle many tasks at once in a fast-paced work environment effectively without losing focus on priorities and while maintaining a high level of quality. 
• Maintain complete knowledge of and compliance with all company policies, service procedures and standards - including Health Department regulations; always maintains excellent hygiene conditions and an A letter grade from the NYC Department of Health.  
• NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred. 
• Proficient computer skills in POS Systems, Word, Excel, and the kitchen computer production system. 
• Good decision-making skills and the ability to proactively make changes as needed.  
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, management, clients and vendors if necessary. 
• Ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate business levels. 

The above job description should not be construed as a comprehensive list and is not all inclusive of the expected duties and responsibilities.  

Gotham is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We offer equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. 

If you are interested in joining the team, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the position you are applying for in the subject line.