Expeditor | Fast-Paced Kitchen Navigator

Nicks Fish House; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nick's Fish House in Baltimore is seeking an Expeditor to ensure smooth communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams. You will organize, verify, and coordinate food orders for accuracy, quality, and timely delivery, serving as the final quality checkpoint before meals leave the kitchen.

Ideal candidates are energetic, sales-driven, and enjoy engaging with guests in a fast-paced hospitality setting. This on-site role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of prior restaurant, food runner, expo, or kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and organize food tickets to ensure timely and accurate order execution
• Verify all food items are prepared according to specifications, presentation standards, and guest modifications before leaving the kitchen
• Communicate clearly and effectively with kitchen staff, servers, bartenders, and management during service
• Ensure orders are complete and properly garnished prior to delivery to guests
• Monitor ticket times and assist in maintaining efficient kitchen flow during peak service periods
• Act as a liaison between front-of-house and back-of-house teams to quickly resolve order discrepancies or delays
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the expo line and surrounding work areas
• Assist with running food to tables when needed to support overall guest experience
• Support teamwork across all restaurant operations and assist where business needs require
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor, embodying Nick's values of Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, and Accountability

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

Nick's Fish House in Baltimore is seeking an Expeditor to ensure smooth communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams. You will organize, verify, and coordinate food orders for accuracy, quality, and timely delivery, serving as the final quality checkpoint before meals leave the kitchen.

Ideal candidates are energetic, sales-driven, and enjoy engaging with guests in a fast-paced hospitality setting. This on-site role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative team culture.