Restaurant Captain

About Elounda Beach Hotel & Elounda Bay Palace

Set in one of the world’s most beautiful locations, the Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas and Elounda Bay Palace fuse classic island architecture with first class luxury to create an exceptional experience.

We have been providing standards of excellence in the hospitality industry for more than 50 years and are proud that our legendary brand is recognized not only by our loyal guests but also by the most acclaimed global organizations in the tourism industry.

Requirements

• Supervision and management of restaurant operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with service standards.


• Leadership, training, and professional development of Food & Beverage team members.


• Delivery of exceptional guest experiences and effective resolution of guest concerns.


• Effective communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization.


• Workforce planning and staffing optimization in line with operational demands and financial objectives.


• Oversight of ordering procedures, financial controls, and food safety compliance.


• Implementation of sustainable operational practices and environmental responsibility.


• Supervise and manage restaurant staff to ensure efficient day-to-day operations, maintain high service and sanitation standards, and adjust staffing levels in alignment with guest service needs and financial objectives.


• Lead the Food and Beverage team with strong interpersonal skills, foster a culture of mutual trust, respect, and cooperation, serve as a role model, and focus on the professional development of team members by setting clear goals and providing necessary training.


• Provide personalized guest services, manage daily operations to meet quality standards and customer expectations, exemplify guest hospitality, and effectively handle guest issues for continuous service improvement.


• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates, assist in serving and hosting during peak periods, and ensure smooth information flow within the department.


• Oversee financial aspects including compliance with ordering schedules, maintain restaurant logs for food safety program compliance, and lead sustainable operations with a focus on environmental stewardship.

Skills and qualifications

• Previous experience in restaurant management or a similar role.


• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.


• Experience in managing financial aspects, including cash handling and end-of-day reports.


• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.


• Proficient in Computer Skills


• Certification in food safety or related areas.


• Training or coursework in wine/olive expertise.


• Experience in sustainable practices in the food and beverage industry.

What we offer

• Accommodation in a single or double room according to the level (in case the selected candidate comes from a different area).


• Car Parking - in case you have your own car.


• Company-provided shuttle transportation to and from the workplace.


• Free meals - even on your days off.


• Opportunities to work abroad during the winter, in one of the Leading Hotels of the World we exchange talents with.

How to Apply

Please forward your updated CV with recent photograph to

[email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date may be

subject to change.