Food ExpeditorBanquet Set Up

Naples Sailing and Yacht Club; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Naples Sailing and Yacht Club is seeking a Food Expeditor / Banquet Set-Up to ensure seamless communication between kitchen and front-of-house and to execute banquet details with precision. You will help expedite orders, verify accuracy, assist servers, and set up dining areas for events.

In this role you’ll collaborate with chefs and event staff, manage station organization, and maintain cleanliness while supporting training of new expediting staff.

Qualifications

• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced dining environment.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities are essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and coordinate with kitchen and service staff.
• Detail orientation with focus on accuracy and quality.
• Physically capable to stand long periods and lift/move items as needed.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate flow of orders between kitchen and front-of-house to ensure timely, accurate delivery.
• Ensure all dishes meet standards before leaving the kitchen and assist servers as needed.
• Communicate with kitchen staff to resolve food quality, presentation, or timing issues.
• Organize orders by priority and verify order accuracy before delivery to servers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at the expediting station and assist in staff training.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title: Food Expeditor / Banquet Set-Up

Job Summary:

The food expeditor/banquet set-up will be responsible for ensuring smooth communication between the kitchen and the front-of-house, expediting food orders to ensure timely delivery to guests. They play a key role in setting up and preparing banquet events, ensuring that all details are executed flawlessly to provide an exceptional experience for our members/guests.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Expeditor:

• Coordinate the flow of orders between the kitchen and front-of-house to ensure timely, accurate, and quality delivery of food.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to standard and meet member/guest specifications before they leave the kitchen.
• Assists the servers and server assistants as needed
• Communicate with kitchen staff to resolve any issues with food quality, presentation, or timing.
• Organize food orders based on priority, ensuring correct order accuracy before delivering to servers.
• Ensure that all condiments, garnishes, and additional items (like sides) are included in each order.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at the expediting station.
• Assist in the training of new expediting staff as needed.

Banquet Set-Up:

• Prepare and set up banquet facilities for events, ensuring all tables, chairs, linens, and décor are arranged according to event specifications.
• Coordinate with event planners, chefs, and front-of-house staff to ensure all event details are met.
• Set up and break down food stations, buffets, or plated meals as needed for events.
• Ensure the safety and cleanliness of banquet areas before, during, and after events.
• Assist in stocking banquet supplies and maintaining inventory of event-related materials.
• Troubleshoot any issues during events, ensuring members' needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a restaurant, banquet, or food service environment is preferred.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and collaborate with others.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift or move items as needed.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment:

The Food Expeditor / Banquet Set-Up will work in a dynamic, high energy dining setting. This role involves interacting directly with both members and staff and requires a proactive attitude to ensure that the dining experience runs smoothly. The position is physically demanding, requiring the ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.