Expo - Stone Creek, Greenwood

CRG Dining•Greenwood, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Expo (Expeditor), you play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of food from the kitchen to the dining area. Attention to detail, organization, and collaboration with kitchen and service staff are essential to providing a high-quality dining experience. The role includes inspecting dishes for quality and presentation, coordinating order timing, confirming accuracy, communicating requests, and maintaining a clean and organized expo station. The position requires working in a fast-paced restaurant environment and being able to stand, walk, and move around the kitchen and dining area for extended periods, with occasional lifting of trays and dishes weighing up to 30 pounds. Cunningham Restaurant Group offers competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement within the restaurant, and a dynamic, collaborative work environment. The company states that it embraces diversity and equal opportunity and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

Previous experience as an expeditor or in a similar restaurant role is preferred.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
Ability to stand, walk, and move around the kitchen and dining area for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift trays and dishes weighing up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an expeditor or in a similar role in a restaurant.

Responsibilities

Inspect dishes before they leave the kitchen to ensure quality, presentation, completeness, correct garnishes, and conformity with customer orders; promptly address discrepancies with kitchen staff.
Coordinate food order timing with the kitchen so dishes for a table are ready together, maintain appropriate serving temperatures, and monitor meal pacing.
Cross-check orders against tickets for accuracy and completeness; communicate special requests, dietary restrictions, and modifications to the kitchen; verify dishes are assigned to the correct table and guest.
Ensure dishes are garnished and plated according to standards, plates are clean, and presentation is visually appealing; coordinate corrections with kitchen staff.
Communicate clearly with kitchen staff, servers, and management; relay order status and guest requests promptly; handle guest meal-related inquiries and special requests.
Keep the expo station clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies; assist with restaurant cleanliness, including clearing empty dishes and keeping the workspace tidy.