Expediters

Elliotts Oyster House; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

PTO (accrue 1 hour of PTO for every 30

Commuter benefits through ALICE

Employee Assistance Program

Training programs

Job summary

Elliotts Oyster House in Seattle is seeking an expediter to orchestrate the pass, coordinate tickets, and uphold seafood standards with speed and precision. You’ll work closely with line cooks and servers to ensure timely, accurate plating and a smooth dining flow.

You’ll need sharp ticket coordination skills, strong communication, and the ability to work quickly under pressure while keeping safety and quality at the forefront.

Qualifications

• 3+ months as a server assistant or 6+ months expediting in high-volume kitchens.
• Plate-eye detail, assertive communication, and timing instincts.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Weekend availability and reliable, consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Control the rail; call tickets clearly and in sequence; synchronize courses; keep the pass pristine.
• Verify plating, temperatures, and oyster-set accuracy; enforce seafood and garnish standards.
• Maintain calm, steady communication at the pass; scan the floor proactively and relay guest needs to servers.
• Load trays to standard; navigate congested spaces safely; use knives and basic equipment professionally.
• Keep the pass clean and efficient; complete station set-up/break-down and assigned side work.
• Orchestrate communication between line cooks and servers; coordinate tickets accurately; communicate holds, re-fires, more-fires, and 86s without delay.

Skills

Ticket coordination

Timing instincts

Strong communicator

Safety and food-handling knowledge

Job description

Orchestrate the pass-call tickets, sync courses, and uphold seafood standards at speed.

Become part of the team behind Seattle's signature oyster house-where Northwest seafood, genuine hospitality, and precision in every detail shape a guest experience unlike any other. We're looking for expediters who work fast under pressure, know timing cold, follow safety and food-handling rules, and keep the pass spotless and efficient. If you love being the orchestrator at the pass-calm, decisive, and quality-obsessed in a seafood-driven operation, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Control the rail; call tickets clearly and in sequence; synchronize courses; keep the pass pristine.
• Verify plating, temperatures, and oyster-set accuracy; enforce seafood and garnish standards.
• Maintain calm, steady communication at the pass; scan the floor proactively and relay guest needs to servers.
• Load trays to standard; navigate congested spaces safely; use knives and basic equipment professionally.
• Keep the pass clean and efficient; complete station set-up/break-down and assigned side work.
• Orchestrate communication between line cooks and servers; coordinate tickets accurately; communicate holds, re-fires, more-fires, and 86s without delay.

What You'll Bring

Must Haves

• 3+ months as a server assistant at our restaurant or 6+ months expediting in high-volume or fine-casual kitchens.
• Plate-eye detail, assertive communication, and timing instincts.
• Can load and carry large oval trays safely and consistently.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and work on your feet for extended periods (reasonable accommodations available).
• Strong grasp of ticket coordination and timing standards for lunch and dinner.
• Weekend availability and reliable, consistent attendance.

Preferred

• 6+ months as a server assistant at our restaurant or 1+ year expediting at comparable quality and volume.
• Reads tickets accurately with a basic POS understanding.
• Calm, composed, and efficient in tight, high traffic spaces, safe with knives and equipment.

Pay & Compensation

• Average earnings $22-$32 per hr. with commissions.
• $4/hr. base rate + 5.5% pooled commission on restaurant's gross sales.
• If base + commissions do not meet Seattle minimum wage for the workweek, expediters are paid at least $21.30/hr.

Benefits (based on eligibility)

• Health insurance - medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, long-term disability (need to work 30 hours per week).
• PTO (accrue 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked).
• 401(k) with match (eligible after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked).
• Commuter benefits through ALICE
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training programs

Why You'll Love Working Here

You’ll love working here because clear standards and systems make high-volume service smooth and satisfying in a beautiful, energizing waterfront setting. You'll grow with a stable, reputable restaurant that offers real career opportunities, supported by a team first culture with open, 360° communication and strong cross department collaboration.

We Create Unrivaled Experiences With Passion. Every Time!