Job Description
Job Description
PABU Izakaya is a culinary delight created by the late Chef Ken Tominaga, of the famed Hana Japanese restaurant, and Chef Michael Mina. This unique take on the classic Japanese izakaya brings forth a modern take on traditional izakaya-style dining and continues to be a destination for world-class sashimi, sushi, and grilled meats from the robata with an expansive sake list and seasonal cocktail menu. PABU Izakaya features the finest locally and globally sourced jet-fresh seafood flown in daily from Japan’s famed Toyosu Market accented by its signature selection of A5 Japanese Wagyu. PABU Izakaya's allure derives from its old-world Japanese charm infused with urban sophistication.
About the Role:
The Captain at PABU Izakaya is a motivated and professional hospitality leader who mentors and motivates the service team to deliver exceptional food, wine, and service experiences. You’ll guide staff education, assist with tableside service, make expert wine recommendations, and ensure every guest leaves inspired. This role requires strong teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume fine dining environment.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay and great benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Delicious daily family meal
- Up to 50% meal discount at Mina Group restaurants
- Flexible schedules
- Fun, dynamic, and innovative atmosphere
- Career advancement opportunities and progressive development plans
Our Ideal candidate is:
A motivated Hospitality professional who is organized, passionate, and
professional. You will take a leading role in motivating and mentoring the service
team and fostering an environment of excellence in food, wine, and service to
delight and inspire our guests. You have amazing attention to detail, expansive
knowledge of food and wine, and are quick to assist with delivering food and
drinks to tables and making wine recommendations. You work well as part of a
team, work well under pressure, and are adept at resolving guest issues. You have
a strong desire to learn and take a leading role in staff education and
development.
What you bring to the table:
- 5+ years dining room experience with at least 2-3 years’ leadership experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume restaurant
- Exceptional communication skills
- Expansive food and wine knowledge
- CMS Level 1 certification or another service-based certification preferred familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent basic math skills and ability to operate a service POS
- Intellectual curiosity and motivation to progress in a fine dining environment
- Knowledge of state and local regulations around serving and selling alcohol
- Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team
- At least 21 years of age
- Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time
Pay rate - $21/ hour plus tips
PABU Izakaya and Mina group are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and will consider candidates with criminal histories in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. Mina Group offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.