Expo/Food Runner

Job Title: Food Expeditor

Summary:

A Food Expediter plays a crucial role in maintaining the flow of orders between the kitchen and the dining area. They are responsible for ensuring that food orders are prepared accurately, presented well, and delivered promptly. This role involves coordinating closely with kitchen staff to prioritize orders, checking for quality and accuracy, and facilitating clear communication with servers to ensure a seamless dining experience for guests. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and excels at multitasking under pressure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the flow of food orders from the kitchen to the dining area to ensure timely delivery.
• Assist with general kitchen support during busy times, and under stressful conditions as needed.
• Inspect dishes for accuracy, presentation, and quality before serving to customers.
• Change plates and/or wipe excess fluid from plates and garnishes
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to ensure orders are prioritized and modifications are correctly implemented.
• Work with servers to ensure efficient table service, particularly during high-traffic periods and communicate when the kitchen is out of a particular item.
• Ensure proper handling and plating of dishes according to restaurant standards.
• Places and organizes orders for delivery to dining customers
• Resolve any immediate issues or special requests quickly to enhance the customer dining experience.
• Assists with takeout orders
• Prepare soups and salads when required
• Assist kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness of work areas
• Must know all table numbers and sections
• Clear communication and teamwork relaying customer feedback and any dietary requests.
• Complete sidework duties
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently
• Perform other duties as assigned

These responsibilities help ensure that each meal is served accurately, promptly, and at the quality standard expected by guests.

Work Environment:

The work environment for a Food Expediter is fast-paced and team-oriented, typically in a bustling restaurant kitchen. This role requires constant movement and communication between kitchen staff and servers to ensure orders are delivered accurately and promptly. Expediter work areas may be warm and can become crowded during peak hours, demanding strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive under pressure. A focus on cleanliness, efficiency, and coordination is essential to maintain a smooth flow of service and meet the restaurant’s high standards for food quality and presentation.

Language: English & Spanish (Preferred)

Employment Status: Non-exempt

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In this position, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, bend and regularly lift/carry up to 25 pounds. Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, if not an undue hardship to the company.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Shift:

• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16