F&B Captain

Role summary

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The F&B Captain supervises daily restaurant or banquet operations, ensuring attentive service, accurate orders, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction. Requirements typically include previous experience in food and beverage service, good knowledge of restaurant procedures, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead and coach team members. A hospitality certificate or equivalent experience is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate service efficiently, handle guest requests and complaints professionally, support opening and closing duties, maintain hygiene and safety standards, and work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Familiarity with hotel operations and a genuine interest in delivering warm, consistent service are important.

About the employer

Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena is a contemporary Marriott hotel located in Singapore’s Novena district, close to medical institutions, shopping areas, public transport, and central business destinations. The property serves business and leisure travelers with guest rooms, dining facilities, meeting spaces, fitness amenities, and professional hospitality services. It operates under Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, with a broad portfolio of lodging brands and properties across many countries. Marriott emphasizes guest service, operational standards, teamwork, inclusion, and career development. Employees at the hotel may gain experience in an internationally recognized hospitality environment, with opportunities to work across food and beverage, rooms, events, and other hotel departments.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected city-state with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, aviation, retail, finance, technology, and healthcare. Hospitality jobs are commonly concentrated around Marina Bay, Orchard, Sentosa, Changi, and the central business district. The culture is multicultural, orderly, and service-oriented, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Public transport is clean and efficient, though housing and daily expenses can be high. Popular lifestyle options include hawker centres, shopping malls, parks, beaches, museums, and vibrant food and nightlife scenes. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary, and sector rules. Candidates should confirm eligibility, salary requirements, accommodation costs, healthcare arrangements, and relocation support before accepting an offer.