Expeditor/Food Runner

Slows Bar BQ; Berkley (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Slows Bar Bq is seeking an Expediter to ensure accurate plating and presentation of our menu items, working closely with the cooks to uphold the highest quality standards.

You will manage the flow of orders from kitchen to dining room, maintain a clean pass, and communicate professionally with management and staff. Previous restaurant experience is preferred.

This on-site role requires 18+ years old, strong time management, teamwork, and the ability to stay composed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Ability to read, and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Basic math skills and the ability to problem solve.
• Previous restaurant experience preferred.
• Organization skills.
• Time management, and the ability to work in high pressure situations.
• Create and support an environment of teamwork by helping out in other areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with Slows restaurant employees
• Knowledge of key terminology, abbreviations and methodologies
• Have full knowledge of menu items and proper food presentation
• Properly manage times while monitoring how long meals have been waiting to be served
• Clean and clear pass
• Managing the timely flow of meal orders from the kitchen to the dining room
• Demonstrate and comply with Slows uniform and appearance standards per SOP guidelines
• Have knowledge of promotions and specials
• Communication professionally with management, floor and kitchen staff
• Maintain a clean and stocked work area
• Accurate, clean and neat bagging of carryout orders
• Other job duties as assigned

Skills

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

The Expediter is responsible for the accurate plating and presentation of our menu items. It is the Expediter’s responsibility to work collaboratively with the cooks to ensure the highest quality standards and presentation.

Essential Duties

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with Slows restaurant employees
• Knowledge of key terminology, abbreviations and methodologies
• Have full knowledge of menu items and proper food presentation
• Properly manage times while monitoring how long meals have been waiting to be served
• Clean and clear pass
• Managing the timely flow of meal orders from the kitchen to the dining room
• Demonstrate and comply with Slows uniform and appearance standards per SOP guidelines
• Have knowledge of promotions and specials
• Communication professionally with management, floor and kitchen staff
• Maintain a clean and stocked work area
• Accurate, clean and neat bagging of carryout orders
• Other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years old or older.
• Ability to read, and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Basic math skills and the ability to problem solve.
• Previous restaurant experience preferred.
• Organization skills.
• Time management, and the ability to work in high pressure situations.
• Create and support an environment of teamwork by helping out in other areas as needed.

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking majority of shift.
• Reach, bend, stoop, lift, carrylift carry and push various items.
• Frequent contact/immersion of hands in water, sanitation solutions, and meat, poultry, seafood and produce items.
• Frequently washing hands.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Previous restaurant experience preferred
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Team player - assist where needed
• Job requires standing, walking, and carrying trays during majority of shift.

Slows Bar Bq opened in Corktown, Detroit's oldest neighborhood, in 2005. 20 years later Slows operates that original flagship location, Carryout & Catering restaurant Slows To Go in Detroit's Midtown, as well as Slows Bar Bq Ann Arbor and Slows Bar Bq Berkley. Slows also has a food truck and runs gameday stands inside Ford Field, Comerica Park, and Little Caesars Arena.