Expeditor

famousdavescareers; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Famous Dave's in Smyrna, TN is seeking an experienced Expeditor to ensure quality and timely presentation of dishes. You will manage orders, coordinate with servers and food runners, and help keep a fast-paced line organized.

You should be attentive to detail, a team player, and able to handle a fluctuating workload while maintaining safety and cleanliness. Flexible to nights, weekends, and holidays is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others.
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must.
• Responsible behavior and professional image.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority.
• Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation and assembly of orders.
• Direct servers/food runners to deliver orders and complete orders.
• Maintain proper presentation and appropriate temperature of plates.
• Keep kitchen neat, stocked, clean and safe.
• Productivity measured by quality and quantity of work.
• Organization skills are essential.
• Stock supplies before rush.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Responsible behavior

Positive attitude

Food safety

Team player

Job description

Job Summary: The restaurant Expeditor ensures quality and proper presentation of food in a timely manner; that food orders are prepared and assembled quickly according to recipes and procedures to avoid waste; and that the line is always stocked, neat, clean and safe.

Job Responsibilities:

• Timeliness- Ensures kitchen orders are prepared in a timely manner and sent out together by directing servers and/or food runners to deliver and complete the orders
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- Ensures proper presentation of each plate and the appropriate temperature
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player

Qualifications:

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays