F&B Captain
A Food and Beverage Captain leads a station or section of servers in a fine dining restaurant, banquet operation, or hotel dining room — supervising service quality, training junior staff, handling guest requests that go beyond a standard server interaction, and often performing tableside service techniques. The role sits between a server and a floor manager in the service hierarchy.
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead a section of servers during service, directing workflow, timing, and sequence of courses at each table
- Perform tableside preparations including carving, flambé, salad tossing, sauce finishing, and wine decanting where applicable
- Present menus, recommend dishes and wines, and answer detailed questions about ingredients, preparation methods, and allergens
- Greet guests at arrival, handle special occasion setups, and ensure VIP guests receive personalized attention
- Train new servers and assistants on service standards, sequence of service, and product knowledge
- Communicate table status and course timing to the kitchen and floor manager to maintain service flow
- Handle guest complaints within the section; apply service recovery techniques and escalate when necessary
- Check tables throughout service for completeness — proper utensils for each course, filled beverages, cleared items
- Supervise section side work: mise en place setup before service and closing breakdown after
- Complete paperwork for banquet service including event reports, gratuity documentation, and cover counts
Pay: RM2,000.00 - RM2,500.00 per month
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Meal provided
Work Location: In person