Expo & Food Runner: Critical Link Between Kitchen & Guests

Hog Island Oyster Co; Larkspur (CA); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hog Island Oyster Co. is seeking an Expo / Food Runner to bridge kitchen and dining room during busy service. You will coordinate dish timing, verify accuracy and presentation, and deliver each dish promptly to the correct guest while upholding guest service standards.

This role requires clear communication, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Weekend availability and adherence to food-safety procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read kitchen tickets, table and seat numbers, modifiers, and allergen notices.
• Clear and respectful communication with guests and coworkers; safety/allergen knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, organization, and multitasking during high-volume service.
• Guest-focused, team-oriented approach with reliability.
• Knowledge of food sanitation and safety practices; willing to learn HIOC procedures.
• Regular attendance and ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timing and sequence of dishes leaving the kitchen.
• Verify each dish matches the ticket for table/seat, modifiers, allergies, and presentation.
• Communicate with kitchen and service about order status, delays, substitutions, allergies, and requests.
• Prioritize and organize completed dishes for prompt, safe delivery.
• Follow allergen procedures and involve a manager when clarification is needed.
• Deliver food to tables promptly and courteously; announce dishes within training.
• Keep expo line clean and stocked; complete opening/closing side-work.
• Follow all food-safety and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Ticket reading

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Tools

POS systems

Kitchen display systems

Ticket flow

Job description

Hog Island Oyster Co. is seeking an Expo / Food Runner to bridge kitchen and dining room during busy service. You will coordinate dish timing, verify accuracy and presentation, and deliver each dish promptly to the correct guest while upholding guest service standards.

This role requires clear communication, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Weekend availability and adherence to food-safety procedures are essential.