Coordinate kitchen flow to ensure timely, properly plated food orders. Direct servers/runners to send complete orders, enforce recipe and temperature standards, maintain cleanliness and stock, work efficiently under pressure, and support team communication and safety.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Job Summary: The restaurant Expeditor ensures quality and proper presentation of food in a timely manner; that food orders are prepared and assembled quickly according to recipes and procedures to avoid waste; and that the line is always stocked, neat, clean and safe.
Job Responsibilities:
- Timeliness- Ensures kitchen orders are prepared in a timely manner and sent out together by directing servers and/or food runners to deliver and complete the orders
- Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
- Recipe Adherence -- Ensures proper presentation of each plate and the appropriate temperature
- Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
- Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
- Organization skills are a must
- Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
- Ability to work and communicate well with others
- Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
- Responsible behavior and professional image
- Must have a positive attitude
- Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
- Must be a team player
Qualifications:
- 2 years of work or related experience preferred
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays
Village Inn Denver, Colorado, USA Office
Denver, CO, United States
Similar Jobs
Events • Fitness • Kids + Family • Travel • Hospitality
Coordinates kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure dishes are accurate, properly presented, timely, and ready for service. Checks food quality, communicates modifications and dietary requests, maintains the expo line, anticipates service bottlenecks, and supports smooth high-volume restaurant operations. Requires strong communication, attention to detail, teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays while standing and carrying trays safely.
Logistics
Manage open-order and purchase-order reports, confirm and expedite supplier orders, coordinate inbound freight schedules, maintain delivery logs, and resolve delivery or supplier issues. The role collaborates with Merchandising, Warehouse, Accounts Payable, Sales, and Customer Service while communicating directly with suppliers. Advanced Excel skills, organization, detail orientation, and cross-functional coordination are important.
Top Skills:
ExcelMS OfficeMicrosoft Word
Food • Hospitality
Ensures restaurant food orders meet Chili’s quality and preparation standards, maintains order flow and pacing from the kitchen, follows safety and sanitation procedures, and communicates effectively with restaurant team members. The role requires dependability, multitasking, teamwork, and comfort in a fast-paced environment. No prior experience is necessary.
What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene
With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.
Key Facts About Colorado Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
- Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute
