Restaurant Captain

Job Title: Restaurant Captain

Location: Royapettah, Chennai – 600014

Department: Servicing

Reports To: Restaurant Manager

Shift Timings: 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM ( midnight)

Vacancies: 1 Role

Salary: On par with Industry Standards (Food & Accommodation Provided)

About Our Client

Our Client, is a leading Chennai-based restaurant, is committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience with precision, efficiency, and integrity. We are proud to be official service providers for IRCTC, serving high-quality meals to travelers and food lovers alike. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering an inclusive workplace where talent and merit are valued above all else.

Role Overview

As a Restaurant Captain, you will be the face of Kozhi Idli for our dine-in and walk-in customers. You will be responsible for ensuring a smooth dining experience by greeting guests, managing seating, taking orders, coordinating with kitchen staff, and maintaining service standards. Your goal is to create a welcoming environment and ensure customer satisfaction at every touchpoint.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior work experience in the food and beverage (F&B) industry.

Key Responsibilities

· Greet and welcome walk-in and dine-in guests warmly.

· Upsell menu items to maximize revenue and enhance the guest experience.

· Supervise and coordinate the activities of the service team during your shift.

· Take customer orders accurately and promptly, and ensure they are processed efficiently.

· Maintain excellent knowledge of the menu to assist customers with questions and make recommendations.

· Ensure cleanliness and readiness of the dining area before and during service.

· Monitor guest satisfaction and respond to any complaints or special requests

professionally and promptly.

· Coordinate with kitchen and service staff to ensure timely order delivery.

· Manage table allocations during peak hours to minimize waiting times.

· Ensure billing accuracy and assist guests with the payment process.

· Train and guide junior staff as needed.

· Follow hygiene and safety standards as per restaurant policies.

Qualifications & Skills

Requirements

• Prior experience in a similar role in the food & beverage industry (1–3 years preferred).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Friendly, energetic, and well-groomed with a customer-first attitude.
• Basic understanding of POS systems and billing procedures and Pet Pooja Software.
• Fluency in English and local languages (Tamil preferred).
• Flexible to work on weekends, holidays, and rotational shifts.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• A vibrant and supportive work culture.
• Opportunities for growth within a fast-expanding restaurant brand.
• Staff meals and discounts.

About ISF Group

ISF Executive Search & Recruitments is a division of ISF Group is a leading retained executive search, leadership consulting, and talent hiring company in India, with a strong focus on strategic talent acquisition, ISF partners with organizations to identify, assess, and attract leaders who can drive business transformation.

With more than 70+ man-years of experience put together of ISF Leadership Team and deep domain knowledge, ISF has successfully executed leadership mandates across Consumer, Retail, Luxury, Pharma, Real Estate, and Technology sectors. Our research-driven approach, combined with a strong network and consultative style, makes us a trusted partner in executive search.

Our Two Distinct Verticals

ISF Executive Search

· Focused on CXO and senior leadership hiring across sectors and functions.

· Expertise in Leadership Advisory, Talent Mapping, Succession Planning, and Executive Coaching.

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ISF Recruitments

· Specialized in mid-level hiring, building the succession-ready talent pool of tomorrow.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15, ₹21,937.69 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Restaurant Captain : 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Tamil (Required)
• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person