Expediter

Harri; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You is hiring an Expeditor for their restaurant in Chicago. The role involves prioritizing and communicating food orders to line cooks, ensuring high-quality preparation and presentation. Candidates should effectively multitask, communicate under pressure, and work well in a team.

With great benefits like restaurant discounts and health insurance, this is an opportunity to grow in a caring and creative environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask calmly under pressure.
• Effectively communicate in order to perform job requirements.
• Safely operate necessary tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Organize orders for cooks in order of receipt.
• Communicate any food delays to management.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Ability to lift and move items

Teamwork

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as EXPEDITERS!

A Few of Our Expediter Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Building on the culinary successes of RPM Italian and RPM Steak, RPM Seafood features the truest expression of the world's best fish and seafood paired alongside the brand's well-established steak program, award-winning wine lists and impeccable service. With panoramic views of the Chicago River, the restaurant includes floor-to-ceiling windows, a second-floor mezzanine with two private terraces and a spacious main floor patio, all providing a waterfront backdrop from practically every venue.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

EXPEDITOR JOB DESCRIPTION

The Expeditor is responsible for prioritizing and communicating food orders to Line Cooks for production. Also responsible for organizing and garnishing completed orders for Server/Runner pick-up and ensuring that the highest quality of food preparation and presentation is being maintained.

Essential Functions

• Confirm that each order has the appropriate preparation, plateware, garnish, presentation, necessary serving utensils and is complete before taking it out of the kitchen
• Work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Organize orders for Cooks in order of receipt and like items
• Arrange food orders according to table and position numbers
• Balance the needs of the Cooks and the Servers/Runners
• Assume responsibility for all communication between service staff and kitchen staff
• Communicate any food delays to Management and service staff
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Perform all functions of Line and Prep Cooks
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered and served
• Adhere to all zoning procedures
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed