Food Expeditor Job Description

About the Food Expeditor Position

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and passionate worker to join our team as a Food Expeditor. As a Food Expeditor, you’ll serve as the point of communication between servers and kitchen staff. You’ll ensure that orders get to customers in a timely manner while also confirming that everything on their plate is correct and ready to go. 

To succeed as a Food Expeditor, you’ll need excellent multitasking skills on top of having a cool and collected mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Food Expeditor Responsibilities

• Assist in communication between the kitchen and servers by calling out orders, checking on the status of food, and sharing information about food requests or out-of-stock items
• Manage the flow of orders, making sure all are prepared in a timely manner
• Oversee dishes before they leave the kitchen, ensuring they meet restaurant standards
• Make finishing touches to dishes, such as adding garnish or removing smudges
• Enforce health and safety regulations
• Work with customers on food-related complaints
• Assist with other jobs as needed in the kitchen, including cleaning activities and taking inventory

Food Expeditor Requirements

• [1+] years experience of Food Expeditor experience
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Working knowledge of restaurant health and safety regulations
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills, particularly while working in a fast-paced environment
• Superb customer service and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time while carrying [20+] pounds