Expeditor

Ford's Garage Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining venue in Lexington is seeking an Expeditor to ensure efficient food service and maintain high standards of quality and presentation. Candidates should have kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment and a valid food safety certification. Join a team focused on providing excellent service and creating memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Preferably kitchen experience in a high-volume atmosphere.
• Must have valid food safety certification.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food orders are prepared timely and accurately.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Organize table orders in the expo area according to tickets.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food Safety certification

Excellent Communication Skills

Strong leadership abilities

Organization and Time Management Skills

Job description

Reports to: General Manager/Department Manager

Job Summary

Our mission is to provide an innovative and entertaining dining experience which will compel our guests to become raving fans and create brand loyalty. Join us as a guest, leave as a friend. Expeditors are responsible for ensuring that all food orders are prepared in a timely manner and according to guest special requests and company recipes. Communicates with the service and heart of house teams to expedite all food deliveries to to-go, dining room, and bar areas.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Believes in and follows all Employee Handbook standards and expectations.
• This position requires attendance as scheduled and policy and procedure compliance.
• Perform opening set up, running side work and closing duties.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Perform job functions with accordance to performance standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the General Manager/Department Manager.
• Work with "team work" always in mind.
• Ensure the highest quality preparation and presentation of food items.
• Serve hot food hot and cold food cold every time.
• Manage the preparation of all re-cooks and special order requests.
• Expedite the service of food to to-go, dining room, and bar areas.
• Utilize the expo tickets effectively in order to maintain the flow of service, control cost/waste, and build sales.
• Organize the table orders in the expo area according to the tickets.
• Complete specific side work and station maintenance.
• Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
• Support the service team in a way as to create new and repeat business and avoid guest complaints.

Minimum Qualifications

• Kitchen experience required, preferably in a high-volume atmosphere
• Knowledge of basic restaurant hospitality and fully engaged, service minded attitude
• Food Safety certification, as state law requires
• Good hearing for safety and accurate communication (with or without accommodation)
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Basic computer usage skills
• Organization and Time Management Skills
• Must be alert to the Team member and Guest's needs
• Must possess Excellent Communication Skills
• Must possess strong leadership abilities
• Must possess valid food safety certification or any other food/alcohol certification if required by state law
• Compliance with our dress and appearance policy including black slip resistant shoes
• Ability to pass general information and department test (test score of 90% or higher)
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds

Physical Qualifications

• Prolonged periods standing

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities.