Captain

ILIS is a wood-fired kitchen highlighting the seasonal plants, seafood, and game of North America led by Mads Refslund. We are looking for candidates with a genuine appreciation for the hospitality business, a professional work ethic. Weekend Availability is a must!

ILIS believes in a ‘ONE house’ mentality and we expect all departments to support and motivate each other to achieve our goal of guest satisfaction. As a CAPTAIN at ILIS, you will be responsible for guiding and enhancing service from the initial greet through the guests’ departure, ensuring a thoughtful and engaged service and willingness for guests’ return.

Job Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate mastery of all food and beverage menu items, fluency of all ingredients and preparations, and the ability to make recommendations according to guest preferences
• Consistently follows and leads the team on steps of service with efficiency and grace, while maintaining a sense of urgency throughout service
• Anticipates guest needs, ensuring constant communication with colleagues, management, and the kitchen during service
• Maintains the high standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout all areas of the restaurant both before, during and after service
• Demonstrates an eagerness to continue to learn and grow
• Be able to effectively communicate, give and take constructive criticism, and productively lead in a small team dynamic
• Must be able to easily adapt and improvise in order to personalize service for each guest
• Must have a strong focus, heightened attention to detail, precise organizational skills and a passion for the hospitality industry

Position Skills & Demands:

• 3+ years’ experience in a Service role in a similar environment
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to balance & carry multiple plates, glass racks, and lift objects up to 30 lbs
• Empathy towards others
• Warm and welcoming attitude
• Openness to Feedback