Captain
Join Acqua Bistecca as a Captain: lead and mentor our service team, elevate guest experiences with expert food and wine knowledge, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-end fine dining environment
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Acqua Bistecca is a restaurant where wood-fired steaks and pristine local seafood take center stage, all through the lens of refined Italian influence. The menu reflects a balance of land and sea—’ACQUA’ and ‘BISTECCA’—celebrating the bounty of the Gulf and the warmth of the grill. From stone crab claws with house-made mustard to delicately charred steak brushed in red Lambrusco butter, each dish is rooted in tradition yet reimagined with elevated, modern touches.
About the Role:
The Captain at Acqua Bistecca 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 - $15.00/hr. + Tips
Acqua Bistecca 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.
- Department
- Outlet Front of House Team
- Role
- Captain
- Locations
- Acqua Bistecca Estero Bay
- Hourly salary
- $15
About MINA Group
Creating fun and delicious food, building memorable atmospheres and providing unparalleled service are key pillars of our business. We believe what makes us truly unique in a sea of “the same” is our ability to seamlessly partner with luxury hospitality brands.
Over the past 20 years, The MINA Group has proven its ability to be highly accretive, which we credit to our intimate understanding of what is required to successfully operate in true partnership with our hospitality and retail partners.