Expeditor

Harri; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

RPM Steak is hiring Expedite staff with a minimum of 2 years of relevant kitchen experience.

The role focuses on prioritizing food orders and ensuring quality presentations. With benefits such as Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance and a 401(k), RPM Steak emphasizes a caring workplace environment for all its team members.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant kitchen experience in elevated full-service restaurants.
• Ability to work in a confined and crowded space.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and communicate food orders to Line Cooks.
• Organize and garnish completed orders for Server pick-up.
• Communicate any food delays to management.

Skills

Food order communication

Multitasking

Team player

Effective communication

Kitchen equipment safety

Job description

We’re hiring EXPEDITORS with 2 years of relevant kitchen experience in elevated full-service restaurants!

RPM Steak brings a chef-driven approach to a traditional steakhouse menu, creating contemporary fine dining with a glamorous and urban feel. RPM Steak, the sister restaurant to RPM Italian, is the creation of restaurateurs Richard, R.J., Jerrod, and Molly Melman with celebrity couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic.

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)

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