Expeditor (Sovereign)

cowlitz; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ilani is seeking an Expeditor to be the core support for the restaurant, coordinating between kitchen and servers, handling table maintenance, bussing, running food, and assisting with wait staff and barback duties to ensure a seamless guest experience.

This role requires standing for long shifts, lifting up to 50 lbs, and a Food Handler's card; wage starts at $17.13 per hour, with potential increases for experience. Join a team that values service, efficiency, and hospitality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster a supportive team environment.
• Flexibility to perform various duties across front-of-house tasks.

Responsibilities

• Promote superior guest service and maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Coordinate between kitchen and servers to ensure accurate orders.
• Set up and maintain the expeditor line and server stations.
• Assist with bussing, running food, and barback duties as directed.
• Ensure sanitation and food safety practices are followed.
• Prepare leftovers for takeout and assist with side duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Food safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES

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 sanitation 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.

Wages

This role offers a starting wage of $17.13 per hour. Candidates with relevant experience may be placed higher within the established pay range.

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