Food Expediter

Southern Social in Germantown, TN is looking for one food expediter to join our 34 person strong team. We are located on 2285 S Germantown Road. Our ideal candidate is energetic and knowledgeable about both our style and our cuisine, possesses excellent communication skills and experience in a restaurant’s hectic setting. Additional self-driven, motivated, and hard-working.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONs

• ·       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
• ·       Inspect the premises according to quality and sanitation standards and assist in cleaning
• ·       Transfer important information between the kitchen and the wait staff (e.g. when a customer has a particular request)
• ·       Handle complaints from clients to preserve the restaurant’s reputation
• ·       Support other tasks as needed (e.g. telephone orders)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• ·       Proven experience as food expeditor or other restaurant position
• ·       Understanding of health and safety rules in a restaurant
• ·       Dexterity in using kitchen equipment or utensils and carry heavy trays
• ·       Well-organized and ability to lead and direct people
• ·       Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• ·       Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities
• ·       A customer-oriented approach
• ·       Great physical endurance
• High school diploma
• Prior restaurant or hotel experience preferred
• Presentation skills
• Possess an acute eye for detail
• Due to the nature of our business applicants should be open to working late evenings, weekends and holidays. 

ADDITIONAL QUALITIES

• Proficient in Verbal Communication
• Excellent Customer Service
• Conflict Resolution
• Collaboration
• Enthusiastic
• Thoroughness
• Professionalism

Benefits

• We offer many great benefits, including free early access to your pay through Homebase.
•   Company Paid Benefits- Medical, Dental and Vision
•    Paid Time Off
•    Employee Discounts

We are looking forward to reading your application.

Southern Social is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, we will consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age (40 ), disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.