Expo/Food Runner

High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill is seeking a Food Expeditor to ensure smooth order flow between front-of-house and kitchen, prioritize orders, and assist in final dish preparation for accuracy and presentation. The ideal candidate communicates well and stays organized to maintain fast service and address guest concerns.

Responsibilities include relaying orders, inspecting dishes, ensuring timely delivery, and supporting daily expo station processes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take 100% responsibility for the quality of products served to guests.
• Ensure orders reach tables quickly and accurately.
• Pass orders to kitchen staff and inspect dishes for quality.
• Communicate with food runners and servers to deliver orders to tables.
• Maintain a fast, smooth flow between servers and kitchen.
• Follow plate presentation and garnish setup standards.
• Close the station per closing checklist.
• Attend meetings and offer improvement ideas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Strong communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

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.