Culinary Expeditor

Motek Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay

401(K) savings plan

Health benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Motek, a Mediterranean concept restaurant, is seeking an Expeditor to bridge the kitchen and front-of-house teams in a fast-paced service environment. You will ensure plates leaving the kitchen meet quality and timing standards and coordinate the flow of tickets between cooks and servers.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in a busy kitchen, knowledge of food safety, and strong communication. Evening, weekend, and holiday flexibility is required; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledgeable about food safety guidelines.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a busy setting.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Bilingualism is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between FOH and kitchen during service.
• Ensure correct plating and presentation.
• Verify ticket accuracy before leaving the kitchen.
• Monitor pace of service and alert managers if tickets lag.
• Prioritize dish order to maintain smooth service.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Bilingual (a plus)

Job description

Description

Motek, a part of Happy Corner Hospitality collective, is a Mediterranean concept restaurant. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and culinary experiences to our valued guests. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations, and we're currently seeking passionate individuals to join our team.

Position Overview:

As an Expeditor you'll play a crucial role between the kitchen and the front-of-house team, ensuring that every plate leaving the kitchen meets our standards of quality, presentation, and timing. You'll help coordinate the flow of service and maintain clear communication between cooks and servers to ensure smooth, efficient operations.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as liaison between FOH and kitchen during service.
• Ensure all food is plated correctly and presentation is up to standards.
• Ensure ticket accuracy before leaving the kitchen.
• Monitor pacing of food and alert managers of any tickets running behind.
• Manage the order of dishes to ensure smooth service at table.

Benefits:

• Wages paid weekly.
• Growth opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• 401(K) savings plan.
• Health benefits (upon eligibility).
• Employee discounts.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years in a fast-paced kitchen environment. (Experience with Mediterranean food is a plus.)
• Knowledgeable on food safety guidelines.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Bilingual (not required however, it is a huge plus.)
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

If you're passionate about hospitality and committed to creating exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you!