Restaurant captain

Restaurant captain


Company
SOHAR SHIPPING TRANSPORT & TRADING AGENCIES LLC
Location
Sohar
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
A fine dine dining, multi cuisine restuarant in sohar is seeking a sophisticated and high-energy Restaurant Captain to lead our service team and provide an impeccable dining experience for our guests. You will be the face of the dining room, responsible for supervising service flow, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring every guest receives personalized, five-star attention.

Key Responsibilities
β€’ Floor Leadership: Oversee a designated section of the restaurant, ensuring servers and runners maintain pace and precision.
β€’ Guest Relations: Greet guests, present menus with expert knowledge, and handle table-side preparations (e.g., carving, flambΓ©, or wine service) where required.
β€’ Revenue Growth: Utilize suggestive selling techniques to increase average check size through wine pairings, specials, and premium upgrades.
β€’ Quality Control: Inspect every dish and drink before it reaches the table to ensure it meets our presentation and temperature standards.
β€’ Conflict Resolution: Proactively identify guest dissatisfaction and resolve issues on the spot with poise and professional tact.
β€’ Communication: Act as the primary liaison between the "Front of House" and the kitchen to manage timing and special requests.

Required Qualifications & Experience
β€’ Experience: Minimum 2 years in a high-volume or fine-dining environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role (Lead Server or Captain).
β€’ Product Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge of international cuisines.
β€’ Tech Savvy: Proficient in modern POS systems.
β€’ Communication: Exceptional verbal communication skills and the ability to remain calm under high-pressure "rush" periods.
β€’ Physicality: Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift.

Benefits & Perks
β€’ Competitive Pay: 100- 150 OMR+ competitive tip, free food & accommodation, Insurance, return flight ticket
β€’ Growth: Opportunities for fast-track promotion to Management.

To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RO100.000 - RO150.000 per month

Work Location: In person

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The Ministry of Labour sets no statutory minimum wage for expatriate packing roles but requires contracts to state at least OMR 200 per month plus food allowance of OMR 30 as of January 2026. Overtime after 8 hours daily must be paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate.
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Packing positions require completion of basic education up to grade 10 and at least six months documented warehouse experience verified by previous employer letters. No formal vocational certificate is mandatory but forklift operation needs a Ministry-approved licence renewed every two years.
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