Kitchen Expeditor

La Vida Hospitality; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 1,932,084 - 2,751,756; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited growth

Travel opportunities

Team events

Paddleboarding discounts

Kayaking discounts

Employee appreciation

Leadership development

Food discounts

Beverage discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

La Vida Hospitality is seeking a Kitchen Expeditor for Crooked Hammock Brewery in Sussex/Delaware. The Expeditor ensures quality presentation and timely service, acts as the bridge between front and back of the house, and keeps the line stocked, clean, and safe for guests.

Responsibilities include assisting with dish assembly, maintaining product knowledge, restocking, communicating with staff, and coordinating with service and kitchen teams to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.

Job description

Kitchen Expeditor - Crooked Hammock Brewery

Summary of Position: The Expeditor ensures our Crooked Hammock quality and product is served to each of our guests every time. They also guarantee proper presentation in a timely manner, that each order has been prepared and assembled according to recipes and procedures to avoid waste. The Expeditor makes sure the line is always stocked, clean, neat, and safe. They are the bridge between the front and back of the house, in addition to being the last line of defense for the guest. Must Enjoy the Ride!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with presentation and assembly of dishes according to standards & guest orders
• Maintain expert knowledge of all of our food, should know every question anyone asks about the ingredients in the dish
• Restock plates and silverware needed on the line
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and show the staff & guests genuine care, respect, and hospitality
• Work closely with service staff and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and guest service
• Follow the pace of each table and ensure servers are not rushing or lagging tables.
• Demonstrate ability to keep calm under pressure and be the anchor of the restaurant.
• Motivate team to move quickly and efficiently
• Read tickets and get orders out in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
• Must be clean, organized and able to project his or her voice.
• Must be quick and deliberate.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

Compensation

This position pays $17/hr and offers awesome employee perks. La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe!

• Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunities
• Travel opportunities
• Team events & outings like our recent ski trip to the Poconos
• Local lifestyle perks like paddleboarding & kayaking discounts
• Employee appreciation events & seasonal parties
• Professional leadership development and continuous coaching, training, and mentorship
• Food, beverage & retail discounts
• and tons more!