Expeditor

Nicks Fish House; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nick's Fish House in Baltimore is seeking an Expeditor to ensure smooth communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams. You will organize, verify, and coordinate food orders for accuracy, quality, and timely delivery, serving as the final quality checkpoint before meals leave the kitchen.

Ideal candidates are energetic, sales-driven, and enjoy engaging with guests in a fast-paced hospitality setting. This on-site role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of prior restaurant, food runner, expo, or kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and organize food tickets to ensure timely and accurate order execution
• Verify all food items are prepared according to specifications, presentation standards, and guest modifications before leaving the kitchen
• Communicate clearly and effectively with kitchen staff, servers, bartenders, and management during service
• Ensure orders are complete and properly garnished prior to delivery to guests
• Monitor ticket times and assist in maintaining efficient kitchen flow during peak service periods
• Act as a liaison between front-of-house and back-of-house teams to quickly resolve order discrepancies or delays
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the expo line and surrounding work areas
• Assist with running food to tables when needed to support overall guest experience
• Support teamwork across all restaurant operations and assist where business needs require
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor, embodying Nick's values of Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, and Accountability

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

About Us

Nick's Fish House is a Baltimore favorite, known for serving up fresh seafood, regional specialties, and the best-steamed crabs in town. Located on the beautiful waterfront at the Baltimore Peninsula, we offer a lively and welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy everything from our famous crab cakes to signature cocktails like the Orange Crush.

Job Title: Expeditor

Reports To: Back of House (BOH) Manager

Position Summary

The Expeditor plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of communication and food service between the kitchen and front-of-house teams. This position is responsible for organizing, verifying, and coordinating food orders to ensure accuracy, quality, presentation, and timely delivery to guests. The Expeditor serves as the final quality checkpoint before food leaves the kitchen and helps maintain an efficient and collaborative service environment during high-volume operations.

If you’re energetic, sales-driven, and enjoy engaging with guests in a fast-paced hospitality environment, we'd love to have you join our team.

Team Service: A Culture of Collaboration

At Nick's Fish House, teamwork isn’t just encouraged—it’s essential to who we are. Every guest's experience is a shared responsibility, and we work together to ensure outstanding hospitality at all times.

Regardless of your role, you'll be part of a team-service approach, which means:

• Supporting colleagues by assisting where needed to create a seamless guest experience.
• Prioritizing communication and collaboration to keep operations running smoothly.
• Taking initiative and stepping in to help teammates, knowing they'll do the same for you.
• Maintaining a positive, guest-focused attitude that reflects our commitment to Excellence, Teamwork, and Respect.

No matter your title, we believe in lifting each other up and delivering exceptional service as a team—because that's what makes Nick's a great place to work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and organize food tickets to ensure timely and accurate order execution
• Verify all food items are prepared according to specifications, presentation standards, and guest modifications before leaving the kitchen
• Communicate clearly and effectively with kitchen staff, servers, bartenders, and management during service
• Ensure orders are complete and properly garnished prior to delivery to guests
• Monitor ticket times and assist in maintaining efficient kitchen flow during peak service periods
• Act as a liaison between front-of-house and back-of-house teams to quickly resolve order discrepancies or delays
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the expo line and surrounding work areas
• Assist with running food to tables when needed to support overall guest experience
• Support teamwork across all restaurant operations and assist where business needs require
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor, embodying Nick's values of Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, and Accountability

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1–2 years of prior Previous restaurant, food runner, expo, or kitchen experience preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands require

Physical Requirements

Working as a Expeditor at Nick's requires energy, agility, and great customer service. Candidates must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods (6–8 hours per shift)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds regularly
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive hand movements
• Ability to work in hot, fast-paced kitchen environments with moderate noise levels

Why Join Nick's?

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
• Team-driven culture where your contributions matter.
• Growth and advancement opportunities— we love promoting from within!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Employee discounts on meals and apparel.
• A fun, dynamic work environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Compensation

This position starts at $15.00 per hour or commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Nick's Fish House, we celebrate diversity and inclusion in our team. We recruit and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we're committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful workplace for all.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you take pride in creating a smooth, welcoming experience from the moment guests arrive, we'd love to have you on our team.