Expeditor (Line & Lure)

ilani, Inc.; Ridgefield, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

ilani in Ridgefield, Washington is seeking an Expeditor to act as the core support between the kitchen and servers, ensuring a seamless guest experience. The role includes bussing, running food, and assisting with server and barback duties while maintaining station organization.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Food Handler’s card, the ability to stand and lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work in a smoking environment with strict health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to foster a supportive team environment.
• Valid Food Handler’s card (onsite certification provided).
• Must be able to stand and move quickly for an 8-10-hour shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Willing to work in a smoking environment.
• Must adhere to company health and safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between the kitchen and servers to ensure quality and accuracy of orders.
• Promote superior guest service and maintain a positive work environment.
• Set up and maintain the expedition side of the line; run food and assist with table maintenance.
• Prepare left-over food for takeout as needed and complete side duties.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety practices for FOH.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Pledge for Success: We are dedicated in hiring outstanding individuals who share in our commitment and passion in serving our guests. Ambition, dedication, attention to detail, and a warm smile are all winning characteristics that lead to the spirit of who we are.

Position Summary: An Expeditor is the core support staff member of the restaurant and responsible for table maintenance as directed. Bussing, running food, assisting with wait staff and barback duties as directed. The expeditor coordinates communication between the kitchen and servers, ensuring a seamless and superior guest experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
• Set up and maintain the expedition side of the line.
• Set up and maintain server station drink receptacles including filling ice.
• Maintain stock of all NA beverage and paper goods.
• Bring up requisitions from the cage and warehouse and put items away to ensure organization.
• Take direction from servers and bartenders to assist in table maintenance.
• Communicate between the kitchen and the service staff to ensure quality and accuracy of orders.
• Know restaurant seat table and seat numbers no matter the configuration of tables.
• Clear, reset, and arrange tables as required.
• Ensure all sanitation and food safety practices are being followed by the FOH including but not limited to refreshing sanitizer buckets and practicing proper cleaning methods.
• Possess intimate knowledge off all food offerings to ensure consistency in product.
• Run food following proper service methods.
• Prepare left-over food for takeout as needed.
• Complete side duties as required including, but not limited to, polishing silverware, restaurant set up, and filling of condiments.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma / GED; Recognized Equivalent of a High School Diploma (RED) or Foreign High School Diploma (FHD). Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment. Valid Food Handler’s card (onsite certification provided). Must be able to stand and move quickly for an 8-10-hour shift. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be willing to work in a smoking environment. Must be willing to adhere to company health and safety measures.

Work Shift:

Any (United States of America) Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity!

Located on the Cowlitz Reservation in Ridgefield, Washington, ilani, is the Pacific Northwest’s premier gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destination. With nearly 400,000 total square feet, ilani includes more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space with nearly 3,000 slots and 75 gaming tables; 22 different restaurants, bars and retail outlets; and a 2,500-seat meeting and entertainment venue hosting nationally recognized performances.