Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
We are looking to hire hospitable & professional Captains at Llama San. Our Japanese Peruvian (Nikkei) restaurant here in the West Village is seeking talented individuals with a passion for food and beverage. Llama San is a unique NYC dining experience where Nikkei cuisine meets masterfully crafted cocktails and intimate coastal wine list. We curate a serene experience unlike any other in the city. While additionally, unlike other formal restaurants, guests do not leave and go to dollar pizza.
The role of Captain is a driving force of the guest experience. As a Captain, you will immerse the guest in our unique cuisine with hospitality, warmth, and knowledge. FULL TIME REQUIRED (4 days minimum with Brunch Saturday/Sunday).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead guests in their dining experience with extraordinary service and genuine hospitality.
- Ability to guide guests in the right direction, making calculated suggestions to drive experience and sales
- Develop full knowledge of all aspects of our Peruvian Nikkei menu
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times, be gracious, kind to teammates and guest alike.
- Communicate with backserver, chef, and bar team to support Steps of Service and flow of guest experience
- Understand POS system deeply, and efficiently use systems (preferably toast)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong Wine and Spirit knowledge.
- Sake & Japanese spirit knowledge is a big plus
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a NYT rated fine dining restaurant in a similar role
- Hard working, self-motivated team player
- Willingness to learn, participate in trainings, and expand knowledge in all thing’s food/beverage.
- Full time flexible hours are required (nights, weekends, etc.)
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($11.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Communication
Beer Knowledge
Professionalism
Beverage Knowledge
Passion for food and beverage
Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
Knowledge of Peruvian Nikkei Cuisine
Fine Dining Service
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Peruvian-Japanese (Nikkei) restaurant in the West Village.
+3 Stars NY Times "I’m not sure Mr. Ramirez knows yet how good the food at Llama San is." - Pete Wells
+3 Star Eater "Llama San Propels Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine to Essential New York Dining"-Ryan Sutton
+Grub Street and Eater Restaurant of the Year 2019
Chef Erik Ramirez, Mixologist Lynnette Marrero and Operating Partner Juan Correa, offer a new and unique take on Nikkei Cuisine.
Nikkei food can be best be described as a marriage of 2 different cultures that shared the flavors and practices harmoniously with the same sense of respect for their ingredients and sense of care for the perfect balance of flavors. The balance of power allowed for adaptation to transform into dynamism, opposites attracted and complimented each other. Creating a new style of food called Nikkei.
Llama San broadens the awareness of the impact that different cultures have had on Peruvian cuisine showing how three cultures can be fused into one fantastic experience. Japan, Peru, and New York.
Our beverage program is centered around pisco, sake, Japanese whisky, shochu and coastal wines from around the world, with the objective of subtly complementing food rather than overpower it.
