Food Expeditor Job Description

Our Food expeditor helps keep a smooth workflow between the kitchen and the dining room by getting orders out properly and efficiently. As a food expeditor, you must have excellent communication skills and experience in a restaurant’s hectic setting. You must have enough stamina to be in constant motion and skills to coordinate and organize processes and people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the servers 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 servers to maintain fast service
• Eliminate obstacles in service, food preparation lines and 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)

Requirements and skills

• 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; Higher degree in hospitality or relevant field will be appreciated
• Food handling certification preferred but not required

Job Details

• Job Type: Seasonal
• Wage Range: $15 to $18 based on experience
• Benefits:
  • Dining and lodging discounts
  • 401k with matching for eligible employees
  • Shift meal