Expo

Waters Edge Winery Midlothian; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Energetic team

New winery and bistro in Midlothian

Job summary

Waters Edge Winery & Bistro in Midlothian is seeking an Expo (Expeditor) to bridge kitchen and front-of-house, ensuring every dish is accurate, beautifully presented, and served promptly.

In a fast-paced setting, you will organize tickets, communicate modifications and allergies, and help maintain cleanliness at the expo station while supporting servers and kitchen staff during peak times.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Verify all food orders are complete, accurate, and presented to Waters Edge standards before leaving the kitchen.
• Organize tickets and prioritize orders to ensure efficient service flow.
• Ensure proper garnishes, sauces, and accompaniments are included with every dish.
• Communicate modifications, allergies, and special requests clearly to the kitchen team.
• Assist with quality control and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient expo station.
• Support servers and kitchen staff during busy service periods.
• Help ensure food is delivered promptly to guests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Stamina

Job description

Waters Edge Winery & Bistro is looking for a detail-oriented, fast-paced, and highly organized Expo (Expeditor) to help bridge the gap between our kitchen and front-of-house teams. As an Expo, you will play a critical role in ensuring every dish leaves the kitchen accurately, beautifully presented, and in a timely manner, helping us deliver an exceptional guest experience.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong communication skills, and enjoy being at the center of restaurant operations, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Verify all food orders are complete, accurate, and presented to Waters Edge standards before leaving the kitchen.
• Organize tickets and prioritize orders to ensure efficient service flow.
• Ensure proper garnishes, sauces, and accompaniments are included with every dish.
• Communicate modifications, allergies, and special requests clearly to the kitchen team.
• Assist with quality control and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient expo station.
• Support servers and kitchen staff during busy service periods.
• Help ensure food is delivered promptly to guests.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee dining discounts
• Growth opportunities within a growing hospitality brand
• A fun, energetic, and team-focused work environment
• The opportunity to be part of an exciting new winery and bistro in Midlothian