FT Expeditor - The George Restaurant

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted stays across Fairmont & R&R

Parking/Commuting Discounts

Paid meal breaks with complimentary in

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K Retirement plans with 4% match

Employee travel program

Job summary

Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle seeks a Full-Time Food Expeditor for the George Restaurant to deliver exceptional service and ensure seamless kitchen operations.

You will set up and maintain the expeditor station, coordinate between service and kitchen, manage presentation, and communicate allergies and VIP notes.

Ideal candidates have hotel/F&B experience, strong communication, physical stamina, and legal US work status, with benefits including discounted stays and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Previous Food & Beverage or hotel experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well under high-volume, high-pressure environments.
• Must hold valid US work authorization and Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Self-driven and a team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Daily Set-up & Tear-down expeditor station
• Keep station organized at all times
• Act as a liaison between the Front-of-House and the Culinary team
• Know all the components and presentation of each dish
• Adjust final presentation/garnish as per spec
• Communicate allergies & dietary preferences to the Culinary team
• Communicated VIP guests to Culinary
• Ensure orders are correct and sent to the correct table
• Run food alongside the food-runner as needed
• Maintain cleanliness as per standards
• Keep record of daily fridge temperature logs
• Maintain stock & organization of all FOH coolers
• Refill butter, ketchup, syrup (and other condiments)
• Fill out AM requisition sheets for produce & dry goods as per established par
• Pick-up requisitions from storeroom as needed
• Keep counts of low-stock items and update colleagues and POS system
• Assist Server Assistants in between peak-times as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Food & Beverage experience

Hotel experience

Excellent communication

Guest service focus

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Stand for extended periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

US work authorization

Food Handlers Card

Job description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

Company Description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

About Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Since 1924, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel has stood at the center of Seattle, not just geographically, but culturally. Generations of guests have arrived and left as part of the story: dignitaries and rock stars, brides and business titans, locals marking milestones they\'ll tell their grandchildren about.

Our colleagues don\'t just work here. They hold the keys, to a guest\'s first unforgettable Seattle visit, to a memory that outlasts the stay, to the moments that make the us the Olympic.

Join the legacy. A century of stories has been written here; become part of what\'s written next.

Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Olympic as our new FT George Restaurant Food Expeditor! Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service and ensuring a seamless operation? We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Full-Time Expeditor at the George. If you have a strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to creating an unforgettable guest experience, we\'d love to have you on board!

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Set-up & Tear-down expeditor station
• Keep station organized at all times
• Act as a liaison between the Front-of-House and the Culinary team
• Know all the components and presentation of each dish
• Adjust final presentation/garnish as per spec
• Communicate allergies & dietary preferences to the Culinary team
• Communicated VIP guests to Culinary
• Ensure orders are correct and sent to the correct table
• Run food alongside the food-runner as needed
• Maintain cleanliness as per standards
• Keep record of daily fridge temperature logs
• Maintain stock & organization of all FOH coolers
• Refill butter, ketchup, syrup (and other condiments)
• Fill out AM requisition sheets for produce & dry goods as per established par
• Pick-up requisitions from storeroom as needed
• Keep counts of low-stock items and update colleagues and POS system
• Assist Server Assistants in between peak-times as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What will you bring to this role?

• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected
• Ability to work well in a high-volume pressure environment
• Previous Food & Beverage or Hotel experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remain calm and courteous at all times
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Self-driven & passionate
• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Must hold valid authorization to work in the US
• Food Handlers Card

Employee Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

• $26.66/hour + tips
• Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont’s and Accor worldwide
• Parking/Commuting Discounts
• Paid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our Staff Dining room
• Medical, dental, vison insurance available for all full-time colleagues and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available. Free base employee only medical insurance
• 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!

Our Values

Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.

Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.

Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.

Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.