Expo Custom House Avila Beach
About The Position
Are you ready to be part of something exciting and fresh? Custom House, a beloved local gem in Avila Beach, has recently reopened after an exciting refresh, and we’re looking to grow our strong, passionate team. About us: Situated in the heart of Avila Beach, Custom House has been a cherished part of the community for years. With our newly updated space, we’ve modernized while keeping the charm that our loyal guests love. We’re seeking energetic, dependable, and service-focused individuals to join our team and help create exceptional guest experiences every day. Core Values: We pride ourselves on a culture of integrity, honesty, respect, professionalism, and friendliness. Our team will work together to provide exceptional guest service that makes every visit memorable. What We’re Looking For: Our Expos are essential to delivering a smooth and seamless dining experience by acting as the critical link between the kitchen and front-of-house team. We’re looking to add a detail-oriented, organized, and energetic professional who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment. The right candidate will be passionate about food, attentive to presentation and accuracy, and committed to ensuring every dish that leaves the kitchen meets our high standards. A friendly, positive attitude and the ability to multitask under pressure are key to success in this role. Previous experience as an expo or in a similar support role is a plus but not required.
Requirements
- Proven experience as food expediter or other restaurant position
- Well-organized and ability to lead and direct people
- Excellent communication skills
- Coordination and multi-tasking abilities
- A customer-oriented approach
- Great physical endurance
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Available to work weekdays, weekends and holidays
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as an expo or in a similar support role is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the waiters 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 maintain fast service
- Eliminate obstacles in service, food preparation lines or dish-washing
- 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)
Benefits
- Be part of a dynamic team committed to creating exceptional guest experiences
- Opportunity to help relaunch a historic restaurant with a fresh new look
- Competitive pay and potential for growth within the company
- Work in one of the most scenic and historic locations on the Central Coast
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- We provide full coverage for Food Handlers and Responsible Beverage Service training and certification.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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