Kitchen Expo Specialist – Fast, Precise Food Prep

Paycom - ATS; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruby Tuesday in Nashville is seeking a Restaurant Expo Associate to ensure timely food prep and accurate guest requests. You will communicate with service and kitchen teams to expedite TueGo/Catering, dining room, and bar orders.

The role requires coordinating expo area, using the KDS, maintaining hot/cold food quality, organizing orders, and upholding safety and sanitation standards while staying friendly and team-focused.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No prior work experience required.
• Ability to understand and provide friendly guest service.
• Ability to understand and comply with proper food handling and serving techniques and with federal, state and local serving regulations.
• Ability to operate a computer, phone and other office equipment.
• Attention to details with good organizational and efficient time management skills.
• Consistent professional attitude and behavior with effective listening and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Kitchen Display System (KDS) effectively to maintain the flow of service, control cost/waste, and prepare items to spec and accommodate guest modifications
• Ensure the highest quality preparation and presentation of food items; confirms hot food is hot and cold food is cold
• Organize the table orders in the expo area according to the tickets
• Complete specific side work and station maintenance
• Responsible for the set-up, cleanliness, and organization of the work area before, during, and after every shift
• Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines
• Manage the preparation of all re-cooks and special-order requests, including allergen orders
• Expedite the service of food for TueGo, Catering, dining room, and bar areas
• Maintain a gracious, pleasant and friendly attitude, while contributing to a teamwork-based work environment
• Support the service team in a way as to create new and repeat business and avoid guest complaints

Skills

Guest service

Time management

Attention to details

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

KDS

Job description

Ruby Tuesday in Nashville is seeking a Restaurant Expo Associate to ensure timely food prep and accurate guest requests. You will communicate with service and kitchen teams to expedite TueGo/Catering, dining room, and bar orders.

The role requires coordinating expo area, using the KDS, maintaining hot/cold food quality, organizing orders, and upholding safety and sanitation standards while staying friendly and team-focused.