Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
CAPTAIN
Esmé is seeking a career-minded, motivated, and charismatic Captain to join our team. An ideal candidate should have strong wine and beverage knowledge, understanding of fine dine service mechanics, and a genuine passion for the hospitality industry.
Job Description:
The Captain is the primary point of contact for guests throughout their experience. They introduce the concept of the restaurant, reconfirm all allergies and guide guests through their dining experience.
The Captain is responsible for effectively communicating with the kitchen and service team, to create a seamless and genuine experience for all.
Job Requirements:
- 1-2 years of service experience in a fast-paced, fine-dining restaurant required
- Proficient wine knowledge is strongly preferred
- Available Wednesday-Sunday
- Polished and professional demeanor
- Positive, team-player mentality
- Ability to take initiative and assist colleagues without prompting
- A genuine love for food, seasonality, and hospitality
- Ability to remain calm in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
- Excellent communication skills
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Prior multi-course menu experience is very helpful
- Self-motivation and dedication to quality and professionalism
Who We Are:
Esmé is a one Michelin star restaurant, located in the heart of Lincoln Park. The space is owned and operated by Chef Jenner Tomaska and wife and partner Katrina Bravo. The couple have reimagined the tasting-menu model with philanthropy and art integrated into the foundation of the experience, an expression of their shared vision for the community-focused restaurant.
The team partners with a local artist each season and displays their pieces throughout the restaurant for guests to view and purchase. The culinary team draws inspiration from featured artists to curate a tasting menu to compliment the featured artwork.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($16.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Strong Wine and Beverage Knowledge
Understanding of Fine Dining Service Mechanics
Understanding of Fine Dine Service Mechanics
Proficient Wine Knowledge
Polished and Professional Demeanor
Positive, Team Player Mentality
Ability to take initiative
Ability to Remain Calm in Fast Paced, High Pressure Situations
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American
Upscale Casual, Fine Dining
Welcome to Esmé, an ever-evolving fine-dining tasting menu restaurant in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. We offer a tasting menu experience that fully transforms each quarter to reveal inspiration from Chicago’s vibrant creative culture. With each collaboration, Chef Jenner Tomaska and his wife Katrina Bravo, partner with local artists, creatives, and luminaries to create an entirely new experience every 12 weeks that tells a story about the partner's work through thoughtfully composed dishes, music, and hand-crafted service pieces.
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