Restaurant Expeditor/Runner - Part-Time / On-Call Opportunities Available

Desertbreeze Management; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Seabreeze Management Company seeks an Expeditor/Runner to ensure smooth operations between the kitchen and dining room. You will verify plate presentation, accuracy, and temperature, while coordinating with servers and kitchen staff to meet timing and presentation standards.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. It offers part-time, on-call opportunities in a country club setting with a focus on premier dining

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in a restaurant, hotel, or country club setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 30 pounds, and move quickly throughout the shift.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all plates leaving the kitchen for proper presentation, accuracy, and temperature.
• Ensure all dishes meet the country club's high-quality standards before they are served to guests.
• Act as the primary link between the kitchen and front-of-house staff, ensuring seamless communication.
• Relay any special requests, dietary needs, or timing adjustments to the kitchen team.
• Deliver food items to guests in a timely and courteous manner.
• Assist servers with table maintenance, including clearing and resetting tables as needed.
• Maintain an organized and clean expediting station to ensure efficiency during service.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Support servers and kitchen staff during busy periods to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in stocking service areas with necessary supplies, such as utensils and condiments.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing guest inquiries or concerns courteously.
• Represent the country club professionally, upholding its values and commitment to a premier dining experience.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Seabreeze Management Company is a full-service property management firm with a diverse management portfolio of over 150,000 residential and commercial properties. Based in Aliso Viejo, California, Seabreeze has offered an unrivaled client experience to commercial common-interest developments and homeowners’ associations for over 35 years. With offices throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, and Washington Seabreeze and its family of companies has expanded its mission to be a trusted advisor and collaborative partner with developments to build thriving associations through superior service and integrity.

At Seabreeze, people are at the heart of what we do. Our philosophy, "Passion when combined with commitment, makes anyone unstoppable" is carried out by enthusiastic and customer-centric teams who serve the communities where we work and live.

Summary

This position offers both part-time and on-call opportunities. The Expeditor/Runner plays a critical role in ensuring smooth operations between the kitchen and dining room. This position is responsible for facilitating clear communication between kitchen staff and servers, ensuring food is prepared and presented accurately and efficiently, and delivering dishes to guests promptly and professionally. The Expeditor/Runner ensures high-quality service and supports the overall dining experience at the country club.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspect all plates leaving the kitchen for proper presentation, accuracy, and temperature.
• Ensure all dishes meet the country club's high-quality standards before they are served to guests.
• Act as the primary link between the kitchen and front-of-house staff, ensuring seamless communication.
• Relay any special requests, dietary needs, or timing adjustments to the kitchen team.
• Deliver food items to guests in a timely and courteous manner.
• Assist servers with table maintenance, including clearing and resetting tables as needed.
• Maintain an organized and clean expediting station to ensure efficiency during service.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Support servers and kitchen staff during busy periods to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in stocking service areas with necessary supplies, such as utensils and condiments.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing guest inquiries or concerns courteously.
• Represent the country club professionally, upholding its values and commitment to a premier dining experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role in a restaurant, hotel, or country club setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 30 pounds, and move quickly throughout the shift.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Language Skills

The individual must have strong written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with employees and clients at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.

Availability

Varied working hours to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Subject to callback during emergency conditions (severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

Work Environment

The expeditor/runner works in a well-lighted, clean environment. S/he constantly interacts with other people and may have to handle several responsibilities at once.

Seabreeze is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates the diversity of our team. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation such as an ASL interpreter, please contact People Strategy & Operations Team at [e-mail].

Salary Description

$16.90-$17.00/hour