Expo Lead - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is seeking an Expo to coordinate food orders between kitchen and service, ensuring dishes are prepared on time and served hot. You will help with prep, labeling, dating, and proper refrigeration, while maintaining a clean kitchen and supporting opening/closing duties.

Strong communication with FOH and BOH is essential for success. Ideal candidates bring leadership, adaptability in fast-paced environments, and a solid commitment to safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments and working with service/kitchen teams.
• Ability to lead, communicate clearly, and stay organized under pressure.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orders between kitchen and service to ensure timing.
• Prepare, label, date, and refrigerate prepped items to spec.
• Perform opening/closing duties and maintain equipment readiness.
• Keep kitchen, line, expo, dish area, and back dock clean and organized.
• Communicate professionally with co-workers and front-of-house staff.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is seeking an Expo to coordinate food orders between kitchen and service, ensuring dishes are prepared on time and served hot. You will help with prep, labeling, dating, and proper refrigeration, while maintaining a clean kitchen and supporting opening/closing duties.

Strong communication with FOH and BOH is essential for success. Ideal candidates bring leadership, adaptability in fast-paced environments, and a solid commitment to safety and sanitation standards.