Job Description: Food Expeditor
Role Overview: We are seeking an efficient, detail-oriented, and high-energy Food Expeditor to serve as the critical link between our kitchen and our dining room. In this role, you will orchestrate the flow of service from the kitchen window, ensuring every dish is prepared to our high standards and delivered to guests with speed and accuracy. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a strong sense of urgency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Window Orchestration: Act as the central communication hub at the kitchen pass. Organize incoming tickets, communicate priorities to the culinary team, and ensure dish pacing is consistent.
- Quality Control & Plating: Carefully inspect every plate before it leaves the kitchen to verify accuracy, presentation, and quality standards.
- Service Coordination: Efficiently organize and distribute finished plates to servers and food runners, ensuring they are prepared for prompt delivery.
- Food Running: Step in to run food directly to tables when necessary to maintain service speed and guest satisfaction.
- Station Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen window and expo area throughout the shift.
- Restocking: Proactively manage and restock essential supplies (garnishes, utensils, condiments) at the expo station to ensure uninterrupted service.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated efficiency and the ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail; you catch what others miss.
- A proven sense of urgency and the ability to drive momentum during peak service hours.
- Strong communication skills to effectively bridge the gap between back-of-house and front-of-house teams.
- Previous experience in a restaurant environment is highly preferred.
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
