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Fine Dining Captains (Lead Servers)

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The Driskill Grill

Austin, TX (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/22/2026

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Job Description

We are looking for a dining room captain who understands that hospitality is not a performance it is a genuine act of care. You will be the steady, knowledgeable presence at the center of an exceptional guest experience, guiding a room that honors 140 years of history while reflecting the precise, ingredient-driven cooking of Chef April Bloomfield.

What you will do
  • Manage your section from pre-service through close, setting the standard for every interaction
  • Lead and develop a team of front servers and back waiters with clarity and generosity
  • Guide guests through the menu with deep product knowledge proteins, sourcing, preparation, and occasion
  • Curate wine and cocktail pairings in close partnership with the sommelier and bar team
  • Anticipate needs before they are voiced; read a table, not just an order
  • Participate in daily pre-shift education on food, beverage, and hospitality standards
  • Serve as a cultural ambassador for the restaurant's ethos and the hotel's storied legacyRequirements
  • 3+ years in a captain or senior server role in fine dining
  • Working knowledge of wine, spirits, and classic cocktails; sommelier credentials a strong plus
  • Fluency in protein cookery cuts, grades, temperatures, resting, and carving
  • Experience leading or mentoring floor staff; you elevate those around youBenefits (Medical/Dental/Vision) and PTO/Leaves available for full-time employees!
Must be eligible to work in the United States. MML Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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