Kitchen Expo & Food Runner — Streamline Service Flow

Starfish Hospitality Group; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Starfish Hospitality Group is seeking a Kitchen Expo/Food Runner to help move dishes from the kitchen to the dining room, ensuring timely, accurate deliveries and clear communication between kitchen and front of house.

You will support kitchen and servers, manage ticket flow, check dish presentation, and multitask under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The role offers evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts with a team‑oriented, guest‑focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or food service role, with a strong understanding of kitchen operations and ticketing systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to manage multiple tasks and interact effectively with kitchen and dining staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and maintaining composure under pressure.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and quality of prepared dishes.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Team-oriented approach, with the ability to support both kitchen and front of house teams.

Responsibilities

• Proven ability to deliver food promptly and accurately to the correct guests by table and position numbers.
• Manage the order flow from the kitchen to ensure dishes are prepared in sequence and sent out to diners in a timely manner.
• Check the presentation and quality of each dish before it is served to guarantee it meets the restaurant’s standards
• Capable of safely transporting multiple plates and beverages in a single trip.
• Act as a communication hub between the kitchen and the dining room staff to relay messages about order status, dietary restrictions, and guest preferences.
• Organize and prioritize food tickets to streamline kitchen operations and improve service efficiency.
• Skilled in using and operating necessary restaurant tools and equipment efficiently.
• Resolve any issues related to dish preparation or timing by coordinating with chefs and servers.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Kitchen ops

Ticketing systems

Multitask

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Starfish Hospitality Group is seeking a Kitchen Expo/Food Runner to help move dishes from the kitchen to the dining room, ensuring timely, accurate deliveries and clear communication between kitchen and front of house.

You will support kitchen and servers, manage ticket flow, check dish presentation, and multitask under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The role offers evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts with a team‑oriented, guest‑focused culture.