Service Captain

Scratch Restaurants Group

Service Captain

Encino, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Pasta Bar by Scratch Restaurant Group is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Sommelier / Service Captain to join our Michelin-starred team.

    With five consecutive years of Michelin recognition, Pasta Bar offers an intimate and immersive chef’s counter experience built around a 12-seat tasting menu. We’re looking for a hospitality professional who thrives in a refined, guest-facing role and brings both technical expertise and genuine warmth to every service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, collaborative team that values excellence, intention, and connection.

    Qualifications

    Must have experience in fine dining restaurants, preference given to having a Michelin background.

    Knowledge of Wine and Spirits, with the ability to execute wine pairings throughout service (equivalent to Level 1 CMS or similar experience recommended)

    Keen eye for attention details, friendly, efficient, and able to provide high-touch experiences

    Ability to work strongly within a team

    A sense of urgency and follow-through

    Ability to take direction

    Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure

    Must have problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized

    Commitment to quality service and genuine hospitality

    A positive attitude!

    Valid Manager or Food Handler Certificate

    Responsible Beverage Service Certification

    Ability to speak and hear, vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

    Constant standing with some walking

    Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)

    Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds

    Be able to climb stairs and ladders or step stools

    Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills

    Job Responsibilities: Adaptability and flexibility with a willingness to work outside of job description to ensure an exceptional guest experience is required.

    Under the direction of Head Chef and General Manager, manage and coordinate the execution of all service aspects including wine and beverage pairings, mise en place, guest satisfaction and cleanliness of the dining room

    Introduce guests to the concept of the restaurant and reconfirm all guest notes

    Interact with guests in a warm, humble, and knowledgeable way, to make sure any questions about food, wine, service, and concept are answered

    Ensure that glassware and marks are placed for each guest appropriately according to each course’s requirements

    Provide knowledgeable beverage service, including wine- and non-alcoholic pairings at the Chef’s Counter during each seating

    Assist with guest checkouts and payments

    Setup the Chef’s Counter and ensure that chairs, utensils, and glassware clean and aligned

    Contribute to daily upkeep of the restaurant, including cleaning and polishing

    Attend daily lineup meeting

    Fill in where needed to ensure the guest experience is never compromised as a result of operational challenges

    Ensure high standards of personal presentation and grooming

    Establish rapport with guests to build guest loyalty and gather constructive feedback to ensure satisfaction of every individual guest

    Speak with guests and staff using clear and professional language

    Conduct monthly inventory counts on product and equipment

    Completes the daily responsibilities that are set for each individual shift

    Work with fellow staff and manager to ensure that the restaurant achieves its full potential

    Ensure that the restaurant is always kept clean and organized, both at the front as well as the back of house areas

    Always applies service techniques correctly at all times and all service touch points are hit

    Anticipate any unexpected guest need and reacts promptly and tactfully

    Attends training sessions and meetings as and when required

    Diligent in addressing and appropriately escalating guest feedback, concerns, or complaints to Management