Expo - Weathervane
2 weeks ago
Charlevoix, United States
Hotel Investment Services
Full time
Food Expeditor Job Description Our Food expeditor helps keep a smooth workflow between the kitchen and the dining room by getting orders out properly and efficiently. As a food expeditor, you must have excellent communication skills and experience in a restaurant's hectic setting. You must have enough stamina to be in constant motion and skills to coordinate and organize processes and people.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the servers to the kitchen
- Ensure orders are being prepared with the correct priority
- Assist in the final preparation of dishes
- Check dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation and temperature
- Deliver orders to servers to maintain fast service
- Eliminate obstacles in service, food preparation lines and dishwashing
- Inspect the premises according to quality and sanitation standards and assist in cleaning
- Transfer important information between the kitchen and the wait staff (e.g., when a customer has a particular request)
- Handle complaints from clients to preserve the restaurant's reputation
- Support other tasks as needed (e.g., telephone orders)
- Proven experience as food expeditor or other restaurant position
- Understanding of health and safety rules in a restaurant
- Dexterity in using kitchen equipment or utensils and carry heavy trays
- Well-organized and ability to lead and direct people
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities
- A customer-oriented approach
- Great physical endurance
- High school diploma; Higher degree in hospitality or relevant field will be appreciated
- Food handling certification preferred but not required
- Job Type: Seasonal
- Wage Range: $15 to $18 based on experience
- Benefits:
- Dining and lodging discounts
- 401k with matching for eligible employees
- Shift meal
