Food Expeditor

CHELAS SOUTH HARBOR LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great team environment

Job summary

CHELAS SOUTH HARBOR LLC is seeking a competent Food Expeditor to keep a smooth workflow between the kitchen and tables in a fast-paced restaurant. You will ensure orders move quickly, prioritize correctly, and assist in final dish preparation while maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation.

The role requires excellent communication, stamina to stay in motion, and the ability to coordinate people and processes effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as food expeditor or other restaurant position.
• Understanding of health and safety rules in a restaurant.
• Dexterity in using kitchen equipment or utensils and carry heavy trays.
• Well-organized and ability to lead and direct people.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities.
• A customer-oriented approach.
• Great physical endurance.
• Higher degree in hospitality or relevant field will be appreciated.
• Food handling certification may be required according to legal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the servers to the kitchen.
• Ensure orders are being prepared with the correct priority.
• Assist in the final preparation of dishes.
• Check dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation and temperature.
• Deliver orders to maintain fast service.
• Eliminate obstacles in service, food preparation lines or dishwashing.
• Inspect the premises according to quality and sanitation standards and assist in cleaning.
• Transfer important information between the kitchen and the wait staff (e.g. when a customer has a particular request).
• Handle complaints from clients to preserve the restaurant’s reputation.
• Support other tasks as needed (e.g. telephone orders).

Skills

Experience as expeditor

Health & safety knowledge

Dexterity with equipment

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Coordination & multitasking

Customer-oriented approach

Endurance

Hospitality degree

Food safety certification

Education

Hospitality degree

Job description

We are looking for a competent Food Expeditor to help keep a smooth workflow between the kitchen and the tables. You will work in a fast-paced environment to get proper orders out faster and more efficiently.

As Food Expeditor, you must have excellent communication skills and experience in a restaurant’s hectic setting. You must have enough stamina to be in constant motion and skills to coordinate and organize processes and people.

The goal is to make service faster and better to help enhance our quality and reputation.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the servers to the kitchen
• Ensure orders are being prepared with the correct priority
• Assist in the final preparation of dishes
• Check dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation and temperature
• Deliver orders to maintain fast service
• Eliminate obstacles in service, food preparation lines or dishwashing
• Inspect the premises according to quality and sanitation standards and assist in cleaning
• Transfer important information between the kitchen and the wait staff (e.g. when a customer has a particular request)
• Handle complaints from clients to preserve the restaurant’s reputation
• Support other tasks as needed (e.g. telephone orders)

Requirements and Skills:

• Proven experience as food expeditor or other restaurant position
• Understanding of health and safety rules in a restaurant
• Dexterity in using kitchen equipment or utensils and carry heavy trays
• Well-organized and ability to lead and direct people
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities
• A customer-oriented approach
• Great physical endurance
• Higher degree in hospitality or relevant field will be appreciated
• Food handling certification may be required according to legal regulations

Benefits:

Competitive pay and great team environment

DISCLAIMER:

Employment Eligibility:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify employment eligibility.

Job Description:

This description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law.