Coordinate kitchen-to-service flow to ensure timely, properly plated orders; maintain pace, cleanliness, and stock; follow recipes and temperature standards; communicate with servers and runners; support productivity and safe food handling; work flexible shifts.
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
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