Food Expo/Expeditor

Art & Jake's Sports Bar; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Health Insurance

Same/Next-Day Pay

Job summary

Art & Jake's Sports Bar in Utica, MI is seeking a competent Food Expeditor to keep the flow between kitchen and dining room smooth. In our fast-paced environment you will prioritize orders, coordinate cooks and servers, and help ensure timely, high‑quality plates.

Qualifications include prior expediting or kitchen experience, knowledge of health and safety rules, strong communication, multitasking, and physical endurance to carry heavy trays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a food expeditor or in another restaurant position.
• Understanding of health and safety rules in a restaurant.
• Dexterity in using kitchen equipment or utensils and the ability to carry heavy trays.
• Well organized with the ability to lead and direct people.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding coordination and multi‑tasking abilities.
• A customer‑oriented approach.
• Great physical endurance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the waitstaff 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 in a timely manner 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 waitstaff (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

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Dexterity

Health & Safety

Customer Orientation

Endurance

Job description

Company Overview

We are a high-volume sports bar and grill, a neighborhood favorite for families and individuals to celebrate a special occasion, catch the big game or just to have lunch or dinner. With over 100 tv’s showing all sporting events, there is never a dull moment in our bar. We provide a fast‑paced and exciting environment for our staff, and we also provide the tools for our staff to be successful. We only use the best ingredients available to make every meal remarkable.

Job Summary

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 orders out faster and more efficiently. As a food expeditor, you must have excellent communication skills and experience in a restaurant’s hectic setting, as well as enough stamina to be in constant motion and the ability 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 waitstaff 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 in a timely manner 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 waitstaff (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).

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a food expeditor or in another restaurant position.
• Understanding of health and safety rules in a restaurant.
• Dexterity in using kitchen equipment or utensils and the ability to carry heavy trays.
• Well organized with the ability to lead and direct people.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding coordination and multi‑tasking abilities.
• A customer‑oriented approach.
• Great physical endurance.

Benefits / Perks

• An extensive and well‑rounded training program.
• Continued career development and growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Same/Next‑Day Pay Available.