Expo (Food Expeditor)

Alternate Ending Beer Co; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals and employee perks

Job summary

Alternate Ending Beer Co. in Matawan, NJ is seeking an Expo (Food Expeditor) to bridge kitchen and front-of-house, ensuring dishes leave the kitchen accurately and on time.

You are detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Responsibilities include communicating between kitchen and servers, organizing tickets, checking dishes for accuracy and presentation, coordinating food runners, and maintaining a clean expo line.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or kitchen experience preferred (expo or line experience a plus)
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and positive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to jump in where needed
• Availability for nights, weekends, and busy service periods

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of communication between the kitchen and front-of-house during service
• Organize and prioritize tickets to ensure timely, accurate food delivery
• Check all dishes for accuracy, presentation, and quality before they leave the kitchen
• Coordinate food runners and communicate clearly with servers
• Maintain a clean, organized expo line and service area
• Anticipate needs of the kitchen and FOH teams during peak service
• Assist with light prep, garnish, or plating as needed
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards

Skills

Restaurant experience

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Availability nights weekends

Job description

Position: Expo (Food Expeditor)

Location: Alternate Ending Beer Co.
Schedule: 30–40 hours per week
Pay: $18/hour

Job Summary:
The Expo plays a critical role in the success of service by acting as the bridge between the kitchen and front-of-house teams. This position ensures that every dish leaves the kitchen accurately, efficiently, and to our quality standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of communication between the kitchen and front-of-house during service


• Organize and prioritize tickets to ensure timely, accurate food delivery


• Check all dishes for accuracy, presentation, and quality before they leave the kitchen


• Coordinate food runners and communicate clearly with servers


• Maintain a clean, organized expo line and service area


• Anticipate needs of the kitchen and FOH teams during peak service


• Assist with light prep, garnish, or plating as needed


• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards

Qualifications:

• Previous restaurant or kitchen experience preferred (expo or line experience a plus)


• Strong communication and multitasking skills


• Ability to stay calm, focused, and positive in a fast-paced environment


• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation


• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to jump in where needed


• Availability for nights, weekends, and busy service periods

What We Offer:

• $18/hour


• 30–40 hours per week


• A supportive, collaborative team environment


• Opportunities for growth within the company


• Staff meals and employee perks

Required background & drug screening