Expo/Food Runner

High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill is seeking an experienced Food Expeditor to ensure efficient order flow between waitstaff and kitchen, prioritize orders, and assist in final dish preparation. The role demands excellent communication and organizational skills to maintain fast service and address customer concerns.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in food service, at least 6 months in a similar capacity, and fluent English communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in food service.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must possess strong communication skills.
• Able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Ability to stand for long periods (up to 8 hours).

Responsibilities

• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served to guests.
• Ensure orders reach tables quickly and accurately.
• Expeditor passes orders to the kitchen and inspects dishes for standards.
• Communicates with food runners, waitstaff to serve orders to tables.
• Ensure fast, smooth flow of work between servers and kitchen.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup.
• Close assigned work area and follow closing checklist for expo station.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer improvement suggestions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Manager-on-duty or Chef.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

Summary of Position

A Food Expeditor is a professional responsible for ensuring efficient order flow between the waitstaff and kitchen. They prioritize orders and assist in final dish preparation, ensuring accuracy and presentation. With excellent communication and organizational skills, they maintain fast service and handle customer complaints.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served to guests.
• Ensure that orders get to their table as quickly and accurately as possible.
• The expeditor passes customer orders to the kitchen staff; once they're ready, inspect the dish to confirm that it complies with restaurant food quality standards.
• Effectively communicates to food runners, waiters or waitresses to serve the orders to the appropriate tables.
• Ensure a fast and smooth flow of work between the servers and the kitchen.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Closes the assigned work area properly and follows the closing checklist for expo station.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Manager-on-duty or Chef.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years experience in food service industry.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity or role.
• Must posses strong communicate skills.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.