Expeditor (Expo)

Southern-Kitchen-Restaurant; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Meal discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Southern Kitchen Restaurant in Richmond, VA is hiring an Expeditor to serve as the critical link between kitchen and front-of-house during busy services. The Expeditor ensures accurate, well-presented plates, upholds food safety standards, and helps maintain flow and quality from prep to guest experience.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, dependable, and able to multitask under pressure, with weekend/evening availability.

Qualifications

• Experience as Expeditor/Expo or similar restaurant role is preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment is desirable.
• Strong understanding of restaurant service flow and ticket organization.
• Excellent attention to detail and quick error-spotting.
• Strong verbal communication between kitchen and service teams.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise during busy service.
• Dependable, organized, and team-oriented.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage the expo window and coordinate the flow of food from kitchen to dining room.
• Review orders and tickets to ensure accuracy before plating.
• Verify modifications and allergies are properly addressed.
• Inspect plates for presentation, portions, garnishes, and overall quality.
• Organize completed dishes by table and ensure complete orders.
• Communicate clearly with cooks, servers, runners, and managers during service.
• Monitor ticket times and flag delays or issues early.
• Coordinate with Food Runners and Servers to ensure timely delivery to guests.
• Maintain an organized, clean expo station and stocked supplies.
• Ensure condiments and utensils are included with orders.
• Maintain composure and urgency during high-volume service.

Skills

Expeditor

Expo

Line Cook

Food Runner

Restaurant experience

Job description

Job Description

Urgent Hiring: Experienced Expeditor (Expo) at Southern Kitchen Restaurant!

Are you a detail-orientedExpeditorwho thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment and knows how to keep the kitchen and dining room working together? Can you manage multiple tickets, catch mistakes before they reach the guest, and maintain quality and organization during a busy service? If so, Southern Kitchen Restaurant wants you on our team!

At Southern Kitchen, we don’t just serve food — we serve warmth, tradition, and hospitality. Located in Stony Point Fashion Park in Richmond, VA, we are known for authentic Southern cuisine, heartfelt service, and a dining experience that feels like home.

We are looking for a focused, dependable, and energeticExpeditor (Expo)who can serve as the critical connection between our kitchen and front-of-house teams. Our Expeditor helps ensure every plate leaving the kitchen is accurate, complete, properly presented, and ready to provide the experience our guests expect.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• A welcoming and supportive team culture
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee meal discounts
• Training and development from experienced leadership
• Opportunities for growth within the company
• A fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• The opportunity to be part of something special in RVA

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the expo window and help coordinate the flow of food from the kitchen to the dining room
• Review orders and tickets to ensure accuracy before food leaves the kitchen
• Verify that guest modifications, special requests, and allergy notifications are properly addressed
• Inspect plates for proper presentation, portions, garnishes, sauces, sides, and overall quality
• Organize completed dishes by table and ensure entire orders are ready whenever possible
• Communicate clearly and confidently with cooks, servers, food runners, and managers throughout service
• Monitor ticket times and communicate delays or concerns before they become larger service issues
• Coordinate with Food Runners and Servers to ensure completed orders reach guests promptly
• Maintain an organized, clean, and properly stocked expo station
• Ensure necessary condiments, sauces, utensils, and accompaniments are included with orders
• Maintain composure, urgency, and attention to detail during high-volume service
• Follow all Southern Kitchen food safety, sanitation, and operational standards

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as anExpeditor, Expo, Line Cook, Food Runner, or similar restaurant positionpreferred
• Restaurant experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of restaurant service flow and ticket organization
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify errors quickly
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively between front-of-house and back-of-house teams
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple orders during high-volume service
• Dependable, organized, and team-oriented
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
• Weekend, evening, and holiday availability preferred

Who Thrives Here:

• Expeditors who naturally pay attention to the details
• Restaurant professionals who can communicate confidently with both the kitchen and service teams
• Individuals who understand that speed should never come at the expense of accuracy or quality
• Team players who remain composed when the restaurant gets busy
• People who take pride in catching problems before they reach the guest
• Self-motivated individuals who understand the importance of timing, organization, and communication

What Success Looks Like:

A successfulExpeditorat Southern Kitchen keeps the kitchen and dining room in rhythm.

Tickets stay organized. Plates are checked. Modifications are followed. Food looks right before it leaves the window. Servers and Food Runners know where orders need to go, and the kitchen knows immediately when something needs attention.

Most importantly, our guests receive the correct food, prepared and presented to Southern Kitchen standards.

Join Our Story:

At Southern Kitchen, we’re more than a restaurant — we’re family. Every plate that leaves our kitchen represents our food, our people, and our commitment to Southern hospitality.

OurExpeditoris one of the final checkpoints before that plate reaches the guest. If you’re organized, confident, detail-oriented, and know how to keep a restaurant moving during a busy service, we’d love to have you on our team.

Location:

Southern Kitchen Restaurant – Richmond, VA

9210 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23235, USA