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Ai Fiori
400 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018
Ai Fiori hiring Captain in New York, NY

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Captain

Ai FioriMore Info

400 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018
Full Time • Hourly ($16.50) plus tips
Expired: Jun 9, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details

About Us
Highly-acclaimed Ai Fiori, from famed hospitality firm Altamarea Group and located at the Langham New York Hotel, is looking for energetic, passionate, and professional Dinner Captains to join the team. Ai Fiori showcases modern interpretations of cuisine from the French and Italian Riviera and offers employees the opportunity to work with quality Italian cuisine & wine/spirits, with hospitality professionals in a well-known and renowned hospitality group. The ideal candidate will have a passion for career growth, and some leadership experience in fine dining. 

Dinner Captian responsibilities include:

  • Manage and assume full responsibility of each guest’s dining experience from start to finish, and multitask between assisting guests, bussing, running, wine service and anything needed to provide memorable and personalized service for our guests
  • Oversee the floor while on shift, ensuring a positive guest experience, and deescalating any situations on the floor as they arise. 
  • Describe and educate guests confidently on all elements of the menu (food and beverage) and restaurant
  • Maintain clean dining room and restaurant and adhere to all health and safety standards

Dinner Captain Qualifications:

  • Ability to multi-task and perform in high-volume, high-intensity restaurant
  • Demonstrate warm, friendly, high-energy personality with positive attitude and open-minded and team-oriented mindsetStrong background in full-service dining and knowledge of service standards and is highly organized, efficient, and meticulous with attention-to-detail on all operational matters
  • Physical requirements include: ability to handle and carry trays, smallware, equipment, or other items up to 35lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time
  • Flexible schedule and open availability to meet business needs; must have availability on weekends

What We Offer

At Altamarea Group, we are committed to creating a supportive and professionally rewarding work environment for all of our team members. We are also pleased to offer the following benefits for our employees:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with wide range of coverage options for families (30 days from date of hire)
  • Paid Time Off (progressive with tenure)
  • Career Development and Growth Opportunities
  • Employee Dining Discount at All Altamarea Group Restaurants
  • 401(k) Plan (one year from date of hire)

 

Altamarea Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($16.50) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Service Procedures

Leadership Skills

Ability to Multi Task in a High Volume, High Intensity Restaurant

Customer Service Skills

Beer Knowledge

Teamwork Skills

Conflict Resolution skills

Time Management Skills

Warm, Friendly, High Energy Personality With Positive Attitude

Communication Skills

Wine Service

Cocktail Making

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Service Standards

Time Management

Customer Service

Adaptability

Organized, Efficient, and Meticulous With Attention to Detail

Problem Solving Skills

Fine Dining Service

Physical Stamina

Physical Ability to Handle and Carry Trays Up to 35lbs

positive work ethic

Food and Beverage Pairing

Interpersonal Skills

Flexible Schedule and Availability on Weekends

Organizational Skills

POS Systems

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Regional Wine Knowledge - France

Flexibility

Regional Wine Knowledge - Italy

Spirits Knowledge

Food Safety Knowledge

Teamwork

Team Player

Food Allergy Knowledge

Food and Wine Pairing

Food and Wine Knowledge

Food Service

Guest Interaction

Guest Service

Guest Relations

Welcoming Guests

High Volume of Guests

Work In a Fast-Paced Environment

Friendliness to Guests

Ensuring Guest Satisfaction

Creating Strong Guest Relationships

Hospitality Driven

High Volume Service

Responding to Guest Needs

Can Lift 50+ Lbs

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Part of Altamarea Group

Ai Fiori is an Altamarea Group (Marea, 53, Osteria Morini) flagship concept that showcases modern interpretations of Italian and French Riviera cuisine. Open since 2010 and located inside The Langham (a 5-star luxury hotel in midtown Manhattan), Ai Fiori, which translates in Italian to ‘Among the Flowers’, offers an elegant and dazzling luxury dining experience. Whether in our spacious dining room with lush florals overlooking Fifth Avenue, one of our private rooms for an intimate gathering or business meeting, or at Bar Fiori our vibrant bar and lounge, our guests are treated to an experience as if they were in the Riviera. The menu features Altamarea Group signature handmade pastas and regional dishes inspired by land and sea. Favorites include the Crudo e Caviale (fluke crudo with caviar), Vellutata (lobster soup with black truffle), and Trofie Nero (squid ink pasta with scallops and seppia) – all on the menu since inception.

Ai Fiori is honored to be one of just a dozen restaurants in New York City to hold the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award. To date, Ai Fiori has been awarded Three Stars from New York Times and Four Stars from Forbes Travel Guide. The restaurant is led by Lauren DeSteno, Executive Chef and Yoshi Nonaka, Chef de Cuisine.

Awards / Distinctions
2025
2023
2022
2021
2021
2020
2020
2020
Leadership
Lauren DeSteno

Executive Chef

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