Food Expeditor/Banquet Set Up

Naples Sailing and Yacht Club • Naples, FL

82d • Onsite

About The Position

The food expeditor/banquet set-up will be responsible for ensuring smooth communication between the kitchen and the front-of-house, expediting food orders to ensure timely delivery to guests. They play a key role in setting up and preparing banquet events, ensuring that all details are executed flawlessly to provide an exceptional experience for our members/guests.

Requirements

• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and collaborate with others.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift or move items as needed.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a restaurant, banquet, or food service environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of orders between the kitchen and front-of-house to ensure timely, accurate, and quality delivery of food.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to standard and meet member/guest specifications before they leave the kitchen.
• Assists the servers and server assistants as needed
• Communicate with kitchen staff to resolve any issues with food quality, presentation, or timing.
• Organize food orders based on priority, ensuring correct order accuracy before delivering to servers.
• Ensure that all condiments, garnishes, and additional items (like sides) are included in each order.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at the expediting station.
• Assist in the training of new expediting staff as needed.
• Prepare and set up banquet facilities for events, ensuring all tables, chairs, linens, and décor are arranged according to event specifications.
• Coordinate with event planners, chefs, and front-of-house staff to ensure all event details are met.
• Set up and break down food stations, buffets, or plated meals as needed for events.
• Ensure the safety and cleanliness of banquet areas before, during, and after events.
• Assist in stocking banquet supplies and maintaining inventory of event-related materials.
• Troubleshoot any issues during events, ensuring members' needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed