Expediter

Lawry's Restaurants Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 20,309 - 28,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous dining discount

Daily co-worker meal

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lawry's Restaurants Inc. is seeking Expediters to join our dynamic team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will ensure that guests receive expertly plated food according to high standards while maintaining efficient service during busy shifts.

Key qualifications include one year of experience in a high-end dining setting, excellent communication abilities, and compliance with food handling standards. We offer competitive hourly rates starting at $17.87, along with various co-worker benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Satisfactory physical and mental health to perform job requirements.
• Able to stand and walk for up to eight hours during a shift.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive food plated to established standards.
• Communicate with line cooks for order preparation.
• Inspect all plates for cleanliness and correct plating.
• Maintain food handling and sanitation standards.

Skills

Team player

Detail management

Communication skills

Basic math proficiency

Food handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary education

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Expediters to join our team. We offer our co-workers 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, generous dining discount and daily co-worker meal and tuition reimbursement. The Expeditor ensures that guests receive the finest food, plated to expectations per the recipe standard set forth by the Chef, with the food prepared as ordered, presentable, garnished correctly and rims of plates clean before being delivered to the guest.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to stay cool under pressure and be a team player. Able to handle high-volume activity with calm and grace.
• Outgoing, friendly, and guest-focused.
• Works efficiently, accurately and quickly to expedite the guests’ food orders.
• Liaison between FOH and HOH co-workers and managers in the execution of food items at the expo window/pass.
• Communicates with line cooks to ensure that all food items ordered are prepared and ready for delivery to a table at the same time.
• Focused on detail management and completion of orders and tickets; ability to prioritize effectively.
• Inspect all plates for cleanliness and correct plating per the recipe standard prior to serving, ensuring food is delivered efficiently and at the proper temperature.
• Maintains proper food handling and sanitation standards.
• Sets up and closes station appropriately.
• Prepares garnishes, condiments, dressings and other menu items strictly according to Company recipes.
• Stores and rotates food items in accordance with established procedures (FIFO).
• Maintains a safe workplace by keeping work areas clean and free of debris and hazards; maintains cleanliness of the station at all times.
• Reports delays concerning food or timings to the manager-on-duty to enable proactive guest service.
• Reports challenges the kitchen may be facing from volume of orders to cooking times of specific items.
• Adheres to Lawry’s uniform and appearance standards.
• Consistently meet Lawry’s standards, providing quality and professionalism; conducts oneself in accordance with Lawry’s Code of Ethics.
• Comply with all employment policies and procedures, including accurate records of hours worked, breaks, shift changes, tardiness or absence, and behavior consistent with maintaining a harassment- and discrimination-free workplace.
• Assists other FOH and HOH co-workers and departments with their duties as assigned to ensure guest satisfaction.

Position Qualifications

• Shows confidence, energy, and enthusiasm with a professional, clean appearance and a friendly, helpful demeanor.
• Satisfactory physical and mental health to perform the requirements of the job, and to work with the public in compliance with applicable foodservice health and safety regulations.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation, and within company policy.
• Able to stand and walk for up to eight (8) hours during a shift; carry up to 100 lbs. and exert up to 150 lbs. of force without straining; sustain repetitive motions of legs, feet, waist, back, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and fingers.
• Be available and willing to work all scheduled shifts within the priority scheduling and seniority systems as established at each location, including weekends and holidays.
• Capable of communicating with others, able to express and exchange ideas in spoken and written English.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Able to listen and follow instructions carefully.
• Capable of following basic recipes.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Experience

• At least one (1) year of previous experience as an Expeditor in a high-end dining establishment is required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Local/State Food Handler’s Training Certifications as required

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred. Some college or culinary education beneficial.

Hourly Rate - $17.87