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Fine Dining Manager (Captain) - El Gaucho Vancouver

El Gaucho Vancouver is seeking a passionate hospitality leader to join our Fine Dining Manager (Captain) role. This rare opportunity is perfect for a service professional who believes that true hospitality is an art form creating memorable moments that guests treasure long after they leave our dining room. As our Fine Dining Manager (Captain), you'll be the heart of our hospitality experience a gracious host who anticipates guests and creates an atmosphere where every guest feels genuinely welcomed and cared for. You'll lead by example, overseeing multiple server sections while fostering a culture of warmth, professionalism, and genuine service excellence.

Beyond operational management, you'll be a hospitality ambassador, ensuring that every interaction from the moment guests arrive to their final farewell reflects our commitment to making our guests feel special.

Your primary mission: ensure every guest experience is positive, seamless, and unforgettable.

• Create exceptional hospitality moments through attentive, personalized service
• Lead and inspire your service team to deliver genuine hospitality
• Build lasting guest connections through memorable dining experiences
• Resolve guest concerns with grace, empathy, and swift solutions
• Champion our commitment to elevated service at every touchpoint

Experience & Skills:

• 3-5 years restaurant management experience, preferably fine dining
• Proven operational leadership in high-pressure environments
• Expert knowledge of food, wine, and spirits
• Strong financial management skills (forecasting, cost control)
• Exceptional multitasking and communication abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Exceptional dining etiquette and service standards

Qualities we are looking for

• Genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences
• Natural warmth and ability to connect with the team and guests
• Hospitality-first mindset
• Grace under pressure while maintaining genuine care for guests
• Leadership style that inspires team members
• Intuitive understanding of what makes guests feel truly welcomed and valued

Why Join El Gaucho?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive wages with growth potential
• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with employer matching (after 1 year)
• 10 days paid time off in your first year
• Family meals and in-house dining account
• Pet insurance and Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing professional development opportunities

We also value our employees experience and are closed (without pay) on Sunday and Mondays and certain holidays, except for special engagements.

Note: Final candidates will be required to complete and pass a background check prior to job offer.

Apply today and become part of a team that sets the standard for fine dining excellence.

Base Salary: $92,500.00

• Vancouver 510 Waterfront Way

Busser | El Gaucho Portland

As a Busser at El Gaucho Portland, you will work closely with our service team to maintain the flow and efficiency of the dining room while ensuring every guest feels well cared for. You are an essential part of the polished, attentive service our guests expect, and your care and attention to detail help create a seamless dining experience from the first course to the last.

Responsibilities

• Serve water, bread, and butter, refilling throughout the meal as needed
• Clear plates, glassware, and utensils promptly and quietly between courses
• Reset tables quickly and to standard to keep the dining room moving
• Assist servers with hot beverages and other table needs
• Maintain clean, organized, and well stocked workstations throughout service
• Communicate with servers and hosts on table status to support smooth seating
• Support the team with side work and any guest facing tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or food service experience preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast paced environment
• Attention to detail and a genuine desire to create memorable guest experiences
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

Cross Training Opportunity

We are looking for a Busser who is also willing to cross train as a Host. Candidates open to learning the host stand, including greeting and seating guests, managing reservations and the waitlist, and answering phones, will gain valuable front of house experience and broader opportunities for growth within our team.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Growth potential
• Family meals
• Employee dining discount
• Medical, Dental & Vision (25+ hours/week)
• Sick Pay
• 401(k) with employer match (after one year of service; must be 18+)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all employees
• Pet Insurance

We value our employees' experience and are closed (without pay) on Sundays and Mondays, as well as certain holidays, except for special engagements.

Compensation: $22 to $28 per hour | DOE

Base Salary: $22.00

• Portland 319 SW Broadway

Our staff is constantly moving and multitasking, and individuals that work well in a fast-paced, team environment thrive within our company.

Our hosts graciously greet guests, assist with coats, escort guests to their table, provide menus, and ensure that special requests are well-communicated. They also warmly answer incoming calls, input reservations, and assist the Front Desk Lead with accurate table checks. Our Host are trained to food run as well.

If you are polished, positive professional with a heart of hospitality, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Growth potential
• Family meals
• Employee dining discount
• Medical (25+ hours/week)
• Dental (25+ hours/week)
• Vision (25+ hours/week)
• Sick Pay
• Pet Insurance
• 401k with employer match (one year of service)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (all employees)

We also value our employees experience and are closed (without pay) on Sunday and Mondays and certain holidays, except for special engagements.

Base Salary: $24.00

• Bellevue 450 108th Avenue NE

Fulfilling the position of an El Gaucho Bellevue server requires in-depth knowledge in food, beverage and wine as well as experience with the skills necessary to execute their service. Keen service, salesmanship, and prioritization of tasks, with a strict focus on meeting and exceeding the needs of the guest, is a must. Candidates must have the ability to accurately receive and enter food and beverage orders through the given POS system and must possess knowledge of fine dining coursing with appropriate and timely steps of service. Efficiency in cash handling and payment processing are requirements. A server at El Gaucho is responsible for 3 to 4 tables (as determined by management) and is lead in coordinating the needs of a section and communicating with front and back of the house. These duties are to be fulfilled while following El Gaucho Bellevue steps of service and striving toward guest satisfaction, retention, and loyalty through prompt and courteous service. Prior tableside experience is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Growth potential
• Family meals
• Employee dining discount
• Medical (25+ hours/week)
• Dental (25+ hours/week)
• Vision (25+ hours/week)
• Sick Pay
• 401k with employer match (one year of service)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (all employees)
• We also value our employees' experience and are closed (without pay) on Sundays and Mondays and certain holidays, except for special engagements.

Compensation: During the 2 week training period, and for certain limited activities thereafter (e.g., set up for buy outs, company meetings), you will get the applicable minimum wage for your location at $17.13/hour. After training, the pay range is the minimum wage for your location ($17.13/hour) to $102/hour, which is calculated by a variable base amount per hour (ranging from $1 to $17.13 an hour) plus 15% commission on your individual gross sales (gross sales less comps), which is paid 100% to you and not shared with support staff, plus any voluntary tips or gratuities paid at the guest's discretion, which are also paid entirely to you.* The average earnings, including commissions and voluntary tips or gratuities, are approximately $55 to $70/hour; however, this rate is based on your gross sales, less comps, voluntary tips/gratuities and as such may vary and is not guaranteed.

*In the unlikely event the base rate + commissions in a workweek do not meet or exceed the minimum wage, a server will be paid at least the location specific minimum wage ($17.13/hour).

Base Salary: $17.13

• Bellevue 450 108th Avenue NE

Position Summary

We are looking for a proven culinary leader to partner with our Executive Chef and run one of Boise's most dynamic kitchens. You will set the tone on the line, develop the people who work it, and manage the business behind every plate.

 Responsibilities

Financial Management: Manage food cost, labor, scheduling, ordering, and inventory. Review financial results with the Executive Chef and take action to hit targets.

Team Leadership and Development: Recruit, train, and mentor our Sous Chefs and culinary team. Coach with clarity, hold the team accountable, and build the next generation of chefs.

Culinary Standards: Ensure every plate leaves the kitchen consistent, precise. Own recipes, plate presentation, sanitation, and food safety across every shift.

Kitchen Operations: Step in as the culinary leader in the Executive Chef's absence, making the calls on staffing, purchasing, quality, and guest experience. Partner on menu development, specials, and private dining events.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive culinary experience in upscale or fine dining, high volume kitchens
• 2+ years in a Sous Chef or senior culinary leadership role
• Strong command of scheduling, ordering, inventory, food cost, and labor management
• A track record of developing cooks and sous chefs into strong leaders
• Expertise in sauce work, grill/broiler, and classic steakhouse preparations
• Calm, decisive leadership during high pressure service
• Availability for evenings and holidays, plus occasional Sunday or Monday inventory and special events

 Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Voluntary vision coverage
• 401k with employer match after one year of service
• 10 days PTO in year one, subject to accrual
• In house dining account
• Family meals
• Ongoing professional education and development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance

El Gaucho Boise (F&V Hospitality) is a celebratory fine dining steakhouse set in a beautifully restored downtown building. Our open exhibition kitchen centers on a custom charcoal grill, turning out 28-day dry aged Prime beef, fresh seafood, and signature tableside service across a dramatic main dining room and six private dining rooms.

Note: Background check required for top candidates

Base Salary: $80,000.00

• Boise 610 W Idaho St