Food Expeditor

Judys Island Grill; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Judys Island Grill is seeking a Food Expeditor to keep a smooth workflow between the kitchen and dining area. The role requires stamina, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate and organize people in a fast-paced environment.

The expeditor will ensure orders are prioritized and accurately prepared, delivering meals quickly while maintaining quality and presentation to uphold the restaurant's reputation.

Qualifications

• Experience as food expeditor or in a restaurant role.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen/restaurant.
• Dexterity with kitchen equipment and heavy trays.
• Well-organized with ability to lead and direct staff.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong coordination and multitasking abilities.
• Customer-oriented approach.
• Great physical endurance.
• Food handling certification may be required by law.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient flow of orders from waiters to the kitchen.
• Prioritize orders by correct priority.
• Assist in final preparation of dishes.
• Check dishes for accuracy, presentation, and temperature.
• Deliver orders to maintain fast service.
• Remove obstacles in service and prep lines.
• Inspect premises for sanitation and assist in cleaning.
• Transfer essential information between kitchen and wait staff.
• Handle client complaints to preserve restaurant reputation.
• Support other tasks (e.g., taking telephone orders).

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Leadership

Stamina

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality degree preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

FOOD EXPEDITOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: CEO

POSITION SUMMARY

The food expeditor helps to keep a smooth workflow between the kitchen and the tables. The incumbent will work in a demanding environment to get proper orders out faster and more efficiently. The food expeditor must have excellent communication skills and experience in a restaurant’s hectic setting. Furthermore, the expeditor must have enough stamina to be in constant motion and skills to coordinate and organize processes and people. The goal is to make the service faster and better to help enhance our quality and reputation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the waiters 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 essential 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)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand and walk on feet for 8 hours.
• Ability to read, talk and hear.
• Ability to carry up to 20 pounds.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 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 able to lead and direct people.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities
• A customer-oriented approach
• Great physical endurance
• High school diploma: Higher degree in hospitality or relevant field will be appreciated.
• Food handling certification may be required according to legal regulations.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.