Kitchen Expeditor

Sugar Bowl; California; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Free ski passes for employees

Free ski passes for dependents

50% off meals

Job summary

Sugar Bowl Resort is seeking Kitchen Expeditors to manage the expo stand and pass, ensuring orders are executed and garnished correctly before leaving the kitchen. You will be the primary link between front of house and culinary teams, keeping busy service calm and smooth.

We’re hiring both full-time and part-time Kitchen Expeditors to join our team, with opportunities to learn, support other departments, and enjoy resort benefits in a historic California ski destination.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in food and beverage operations
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation
• Clear, friendly communicator who builds rapport quickly with guests
• Comfortable communicating firmly with team during a busy service
• Able to lead a small team
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Holds or is willing to obtain a current California Food Handler’s certification

Responsibilities

• Read tickets and assemble orders accurately and efficiently
• Maintain prompt attendance for all shift duties
• Wear proper uniform and attire at all times
• Stock and rotate plateware and supplies
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times
• Execute proper food preparation, storage, and holding techniques
• Support service for special and catered events when required
• Assist with end-of-shift cleaning and shutdown procedures
• Assist with setup and operation of outside/satellite food service operations when necessary
• Cross-train and lend a hand in other departments as needed

Skills

Food & beverage operations

Guest service

Communication

Team leadership

Education

California Food Handler certification

Job description

Sugar Bowl Resort is looking for Kitchen Expeditors to control the expo stand and pass — the critical link that keeps our kitchen and dining room moving in sync. You’ll confirm every order is properly executed and garnished before it leaves the kitchen, then get it into guests’ hands quickly and accurately. As the sole point of communication between the front of house and culinary team, you’ll be the calm, clear voice that keeps a busy service running smoothly. We’re currently hiring both full-time and part-time Kitchen Expeditors to join our team.

Why Sugar Bowl?

Sugar Bowl Resort has been proudly independent for over 80 years and is one of the oldest ski resorts in California. Situated atop beautiful Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl has a storied past with ties to Austrian ski culture, Hollywood and Walt Disney. This special community helped bring skiing to “sunny California” since December 1939. Since then, it continues to attract adventurous winter sports enthusiasts alike.

Who You Are

• 2+ years of experience in food and beverage operations
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation
• Clear, friendly communicator who builds rapport quickly with guests
• Comfortable communicating firmly and efficiently with team members during a busy service
• Comfortable leading a small team
• Committed to providing excellent, attentive service to every guest, every time
• Treats all teammates with kindness and professionalism at all times
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for a resort operating schedule
• Open to learning new skills and supporting other departments as needed; a versatile, team-first mindset
• Holds or is willing to obtain a current California Food Handler’s certification

What You’ll do

• Read tickets and assemble orders accurately and efficiently
• Maintain prompt attendance for all shift duties
• Wear proper uniform and attire at all times
• Stock and rotate plateware and supplies
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times
• Execute proper food production, storage, and holding techniquesEnsure all necessary food prep tasks are completed before service
• Service special and catered events when required
• Assist with end-of-shift cleaning and shutdown procedures
• Assist with setup and operation of outside/satellite food service operations when necessary
• Cross-train and lend a hand in other departments as needed, building a broader understanding of resort operations

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods throughout a shift
• Comfortable working near heat lamps, hot food, and a fast-paced kitchen pass
• Manual dexterity for plating, garnishing, and handling tickets quickly
• Sufficient visual acuity to read tickets and check plates quickly and accurately
• Sufficient auditory acuity to communicate clearly in a loud kitchen environment
• Comfortable lifting and carrying plateware and supplies up to 30 lbs

Winter Benefits

• Employer sponsored 401k plan after 1,000 worked hours and one (1) year of service
• Paid sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities
• Free ski and tubing passes for employees
• Free ski passes for dependents
• 50% off food at our restaurants
• Free group ski and snowboard lessons for employees
• Employee discounted lift tickets for family and friends
• Lift ticket discounts at multiple resorts including 24 Mountain Collective destinations
• Hotel discounts
• Employee ski reciprocal programs