Expo

Torsap Thai Kitchen; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake’s is a neighborhood restaurant and bar seeking a proactive Expo to bridge kitchen and service teams. You will ensure orders are accurate, monitor tickets, and uphold Drake’s standards for quality and food safety.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, teamwork, and the stamina to work in a high-volume setting. Join us to help keep service smooth and guests satisfied.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• A passion for delivering consistent, high-quality food.
• Stand for long periods, move within a small area, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the communication link between kitchen and service teams, ensuring orders are accurate and timely
• Double-check ticket details to guarantee guests receive exactly what they ordered
• Uphold high standards of consistency, quality, food safety, and presentation
• Monitor food temperature and ticket times, maintaining Drake’s standards
• Maintain a clean and sanitary station at all times
• Work closely with kitchen and FOH teams to keep service flowing in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Commit to 100% guest satisfaction by ensuring every plate leaves the kitchen perfectly

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Stays calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Drake’s is a neighborhood restaurant and bar with an unconventional spirit. Dedicated to giving everyone a place to come play, everything at Drake’s—from our atmosphere to our team and our menu—is designed with an infectious energy that ensures everyone leaves with a story to tell. We’re not afraid to push the boundaries (and maybe break a few rules) to give guests an experience like no other. After all, we’re the restaurant that dared to put burgers and sushi on the same menu. At Drake’s, we’re always looking for big smiles, outgoing personalities, and unique individuals to join our family. We work hard and play harder!
Check us out on social media (@drakescomeplay) to see for yourself just how much fun we have.

We’re looking for team players with a passion for guest satisfaction and hospitality.

What You’ll Do as an Expo:

• Serve as the communication link between kitchen and service teams, ensuring orders are accurate and timely
• Double-check ticket details to guarantee guests receive exactly what they ordered
• Uphold high standards of consistency, quality, food safety, and presentation
• Monitor food temperature and ticket times, maintaining Drake’s standards
• Maintain a clean and sanitary station at all times
• Work closely with kitchen and FOH teams to keep service flowing in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Commit to 100% guest satisfaction by ensuring every plate leaves the kitchen perfectly

What We’re Looking For:

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• A passion for delivering consistent, high-quality food
• Stand for long periods, move within a small area, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs