Expediter: Elevate Kitchen Flow & Plate Presentation

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee’s Expediter in Pikeville, KY is part of Thrive Restaurant Group’s family atmosphere. You’ll orchestrate all outgoing foods from the kitchen, coordinating with servers and cooks to ensure timely, accurately plated meals and consistent presentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and a readiness to assist across stations. You’ll set up the expediter station, monitor ticket times, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Desire to care for others, grow and learn.
• Positive attitude.
• Mobility required during entire shift.
• Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to wipe down shelves, pick debris up off the floor and wipe down counters.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger.

Responsibilities

• Receive all incoming food orders.
• Clock in tickets and assure ticket cook times meet or exceed our standards.
• Communicate between the service staff and kitchen staff.
• Complete all plate presentations per the recipe/plate presentation specifications.
• Pass a final quality check on the food for plate presentation, temperature, garnish and time.
• Coordinate food delivery with food runners.
• Set-up expediter station, keeping it clean, organized and stocked throughout the shift.

Skills

Care for others

Positive attitude

Mobility on shift

Communication skills

Cleanliness

Emergency response

Job description

Applebee’s Expediter in Pikeville, KY is part of Thrive Restaurant Group’s family atmosphere. You’ll orchestrate all outgoing foods from the kitchen, coordinating with servers and cooks to ensure timely, accurately plated meals and consistent presentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and a readiness to assist across stations. You’ll set up the expediter station, monitor ticket times, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the shift.