Lead Expo: Orchestrate Food Flow & Quality

Kuza Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Company parties

Job summary

KUZA Restaurant in Scottsdale is seeking an Expo to lead the kitchen pass, coordinating organization, timing, accuracy, and presentation of every dish leaving the line. You will be a confident, commanding communicator who directs service flow with authority, serving as the anchor during high-volume hours while upholding KUZA’s standards of quality, urgency, and visual perfection.

As the final checkpoint before food reaches the table, you set the standard for taste, timing, and service

Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years in a high-volume, upscale dining, or elevated lounge environment (Expo experience strongly preferred).
• Certifications: Arizona Food Handlers Card required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Own the Pass: Maintain control, organization, and cleanliness over the kitchen pass throughout service.
• Ticket Management: Organize, prioritize, and manage ticket flow to guarantee proper coursing, firing, and table synchronization.
• Bridge BOH & FOH: Serve as primary liaison between line cooks, sushi chefs, and service staff regarding modifications, dietary restrictions, and timing.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect every plate for flawless presentation, proper temperature, precise garnishing, and exact order modifications before release.
• Guide Service Flow: Direct and support food runners, setting clear expectations for priority, tray loading, table delivery, and line efficiency.
• Quality Control: Periodically taste sauces and components to ensure seasoning consistency and adherence to KUZA’s culinary standards.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Monitor ticket times closely to identify bottlenecks early, maintaining calm, decisive demeanor under high-pressure rushes.
• Sanitation & Safety: Enforce all food safety, allergy protocols, and sanitation guidelines at the pass.

Skills

Expo experience

High-volume dining

Communication

Leadership

Education

Arizona Food Handlers Card

Job description

KUZA Restaurant in Scottsdale is seeking an Expo to lead the kitchen pass, coordinating organization, timing, accuracy, and presentation of every dish leaving the line. You will be a confident, commanding communicator who directs service flow with authority, serving as the anchor during high-volume hours while upholding KUZA’s standards of quality, urgency, and visual perfection.

As the final checkpoint before food reaches the table, you set the standard for taste, timing, and service