Food & Beverage Expeditor

McEvoy Ranch; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

McEvoy Ranch in Petaluma, CA is seeking a Food & Beverage Expeditor to support our fresh culinary program in a fast-paced, guest‑facing environment.

The role focuses on prepping, plating, and providing service support to the retail and hospitality teams, with a schedule primarily on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and occasional mid‑week shifts. Compensation includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED.
• 1-2 years of related experience in retail, service, restaurant, body care, or food & wine environment.
• Certifications: RBS and ServSafe, or willingness to be certified. McEvoy Ranch will provide reimbursement for RBS and ServSafe certifications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prep and plate culinary tastings, olive oil and wine tastings, beverages, and other culinary items.
• Adhere to safety protocols to maintain a safe environment and work with the Tasting Room Manager to meet all health department regulations.
• In charge of setting up, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the McEvoy Ranch kitchen prep space.
• Maintain a clean and tidy prep area that is always ready for service.
• Wash and sanitize all kitchen prep items, including dishware, flatware, olive oil cups, and wine glasses.
• Support other tasks, such as taking out trash, restocking supplies, and other end-of-day duties.
• Possess time-management solid skills to ensure efficient flow of orders.
• Have an eye for detail, including checking each lunch order before completing it for quality and presentation.
• Professionalism of dress, appearance, and manner.
• A friendly and respectful tone of voice is used in all communication with guests and peers.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

RBS

ServSafe

Job description

Please note: This position will work Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the majority of weekends, as well as occasionally filling in on a Monday or Tuesday.

Are you passionate about food, wine, and building community? Join our positive, fun, and hardworking team at McEvoy Ranch, a beautiful 550-acre farm in Petaluma, CA.

Inspired by a love of the land and renegade thinking, our family-owned 550-acre sprawling ranch has fewer than 15% planted to olives and grapes to maintain a healthy balance with our natural surroundings. Our unique vineyard location in the Petaluma Gap is conducive to cultivating Pinot Noir, Syrah, Montepulciano, Grenache, and Viognier grapes for our limited-production wines. Our award-winning certified organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the result of a mindful and passionate dedication to excellence, from orchard to bottle. Our ODE beauty collection offerings are infused with vitamin-rich plant extracts and botanicals inspired by the natural elements on site. They also bear the cruelty-free Leaping Bunny Standard given by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC). We craft our own culinary products that can be found in our Tasting Room, and in specialty retailers. As a member of the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), sustainability and acting ethically are important values for us. For over three decades, McEvoy Ranch has been making the highest quality, award‑winning estate olive oils, small loot wines, culinary and olive oil beauty products.

This position is central to McEvoy Ranch’s food service operation. It is responsible for facilitating and executing our fresh culinary program, including prepping, plating, and providing general service support to the retail and hospitality department. The Food & Beverage Expeditor is a brand ambassador of McEvoy Ranch and thrives in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining smooth operations behind the scenes.

Food & Beverage Handling

• Prep and plate culinary tastings, olive oil and wine tastings, beverages, and other culinary items.
• Adhere to safety protocols to maintain a safe environment and work with the Tasting Room Manager to meet all health department regulations.

Back of House Duties

• In charge of setting up, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the McEvoy Ranch kitchen prep space.
• Maintain a clean and tidy prep area that is always ready for service.
• Wash and sanitize all kitchen prep items, including dishware, flatware, olive oil cups, and wine glasses.
• Support other tasks, such as taking out trash, restocking supplies, and other end-of-day duties.

Work Style Requirements

• Possess time-management solid skills to ensure efficient flow of orders.
• Have an eye for detail, including checking each lunch order before completing it for quality and presentation.
• Professionalism of dress, appearance, and manner.
• A friendly and respectful tone of voice is used in all communication with guests and peers.

Position Details

This role will work most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with the possibility of an additional shift during the week. Work hours will generally be 9:30 or 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To be eligible for this position, the applicant must meet the minimum qualifications.

• EDUCATION: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years of related experience in a retail, service, restaurant, body care, or food & wine environment.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• CERTIFICATIONS: RBS and ServSafe, or willingness to be certified. McEvoy Ranch will provide reimbursement for RBS and ServSafe certifications.
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of customer service principles and processes
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, judgment, and resilience
• Detailed-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to bring energy and a positive attitude to the performance of a task

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk extensively throughout the work shift; reach outward, reach above shoulder, bend, and use hands and fingers frequently.
• Occasionally, must be able to squat or kneel
• Sustained movement of hands and fingers on a computer keyboard
• Frequently uses the senses of vision, sound, smell, taste, and touch
• May lift and move up to 40 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and a clean driving record.

We offer a beautiful working environment, wonderful co-workers, competitive compensation, and benefits.

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.

Minimum pay is $18.31 per hour, plus tips