Expeditor

Wet Willie's; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Detroit, Michigan is seeking an expeditor to act as the liaison between floor and kitchen staff, ensuring timely and accurate food preparation. Responsibilities include managing food orders, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting team members. Candidates must have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This role requires availability during nights and weekends, and the ability to lift items up to 30 pounds frequently. Join Wet Willie's for a dynamic work environment!

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and customers.
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between floor staff and kitchen staff.
• Ensures proper food preparation and presentation.
• Maintains a clean and organized workstation.

Skills

Ability to work quickly & accurately under pressure

Exceptional verbal communication skills

High-level of organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The expeditor works as the liason between the floor staff & kitchen staff ensuring product quality and proper presentation in a timely manner. Food orders are prepared and assembled quickly. Line is always stocked, neat, clean and safe.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reads tickets, pulls product from window in order specified on ticket, calls side items and any special instructions, coordinates and communicates with grill cooks while remaining aware of lead ticket time.
• Communicates efficiently with floor staff & kitchen staff to ensure quick & accurate preparation of customer orders.
• Ensures proper placement of side items on plate while noting any special instructions.
• Deliver orders to customer tables as needed.
• Always come to work with a clean uniform.
• Changes plates and/or wipes excess fluids from plate and garnishes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workstation.
• Be a team player—support and assist your fellow team members whenever possible.
• Maintains sanitary standards.
• Stock supplies neatly, accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain hot or cold temperature conditions as per standards

Completes shift work, as assigned, timely and thoroughly in accordance with department standards.

Keeps floor in work area clean and free of debris.

Other related tasks as directed by management.

Requirements

• Ability to work quickly & accurately under pressure
• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• High-level of organizational skills
• Availability to work nights and weekends
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to lift, stoop, and bend.
• Must have the ability to lift items weighing up to 30 pounds frequently.