What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expeditor position at Citrin Hospitality?
The expeditor is one of the most integral people in the kitchen. They are responsible for the timing and accuracy of sending out orders from the kitchen . The expeditor must keep in mind both front and back of house perspectives and effortlessly mold them into one mindset. He or she must constantly communicate to both management and back of house on the status of tables, courses, and flow of service.
Restaurant Operations
Restaurant Operations
- Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the waiters to the kitchen
- Ensure orders are being prepared with the correct priority
- Assist in the final preparation of dishes
- Check dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation and temperature
- Deliver orders to maintain fast service
- Eliminate obstacles in service, food preparation lines or dishwashing
- Transfer important information between the kitchen and the wait staff (e.g. when a customer has a particular request)
- Support other tasks as needed as assigned by management
- Proven experience as food expeditor
- Understanding of health and safety rules in a restaurant
- Well-organized and ability to lead and direct people
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities
- Great physical endurance
- High school diploma; Higher degree in hospitality or relevant field study is a plus