Captain at Musaafer - NYC

Position Captain
Posted 13 Feb 2026
Expired 15 Mar 2026
Company Musaafer - NYC
Location New York | US
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Season is over and there’s no money to be made in February, right? Wrong.
Join a team where the restaurant is fully booked—no matter the day of the week or the time of year.

NOW HIRING: CAPTAINS

New York City
✨ From the team behind Musaafer, a Michelin-starred destination (2024 & 2025)

Five months in, and our New York City location is already one of the hardest reservations in the country—fully booked 14 days in advance, even in February. While many restaurants slow down after the holidays, our dining room remains electric, nightly.

This is the NYC flagship of Musaafer, the celebrated Houston restaurant that earned a Michelin star two years in a row. The response has been overwhelming: national press, viral buzz, and a dining room filled with guests who are here for something special.

If you’re a seasoned hospitality professional looking for volume, consistency, and excellence, this is where you want to be.

Constant National & Social Media Attention — See Us in Action

Our dining room isn’t just full — it’s being talked about, shared, and sought after across major food platforms and tastemakers. This visibility drives consistent demand, high guest expectations, and a motivated, celebratory dining room every night.

Featured among NYC’s Toughest Restaurant Reservations — The Infatuation

Named One of the Most Beautiful New Restaurants in America (2025) — Robb Report

Beli — #1 New Indian Restaurant of 2025
One of the most influential dining discovery platforms ranked Musaafer as the top new Indian restaurant of the year, highlighting both cuisine and the overall guest experience.

Beli — #1 New Restaurant (All Categories)
Across all cuisines, Musaafer NYC was named the number one new restaurant, placing us at the very top of New York’s competitive dining landscape.

SistersSnacking — Favorite Meal of 2025
A widely followed NYC food authority spotlighted Musaafer as their single favorite meal of the year, driving a surge of highly engaged, food-savvy guests.


  • This level of recognition translates directly to:

    • A consistently full dining room
    • Guests who are excited, informed, and ready to engage
    • Strong check averages and reliable earning potential
    • A service environment where excellence is expected — and rewarded
Who You Are
  • A polished, confident Captain with 2+ years of fine-dining experience
  • Ideally experienced in Michelin-starred or nationally recognized restaurants
  • A leader on the floor—able to guide service, support teammates, and elevate the guest experience
  • Calm under pressure in a high-volume, high-expectation environment
  • Deeply passionate about hospitality, storytelling, and refined service
  • Knowledgeable in global cuisine, wine, and elevated tableside service
  • Collaborative, communicative, and excited to help build a long-term legacy team
What We Offer
  • A leadership role in one of NYC’s most in-demand dining rooms
  • Consistent volume year-round (no “slow season” here)
  • Competitive pay in a strong tip environment
  • Clear growth opportunities within a respected, expanding hospitality group
  • Immersive training rooted in Michelin-level standards
  • A culture grounded in excellence, respect, warmth, and pride

Compensation Details

  • Training wage: $17.00/hour (paid training)
  • Post-training tipped wage: $11.35/hour
    (based on $17.00 – $5.65 tip credit)

This is more than a job.
It’s a chance to lead on the floor of a restaurant that’s already part of New York’s dining conversation—and just getting started.

Apply now with your resume and a brief note about what excites you most about joining the Musaafer NYC team.

Come where the room is full, the standards are high, and the opportunities are real—even in February.

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Job Info:

  • Company: Musaafer - NYC
  • Position: Captain
  • Work Location: New York
  • Country: US

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