Food Expeditor/Runner

SPHG LLC•Atlanta, GA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

A restaurant expo, or expeditor, serves as an intermediate between customers and the kitchen staff. This is a position that requires the individual to be both an independent decision-maker and a team player simultaneously. There are several responsibilities to fulfill as a Food Expeditor/Runner.

Requirements

Great communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced setting
Maintain composure during stressful situations

Responsibilities

Communicate orders and information between the front of house and back of house, making sure that food is cooked in the right order, quickly, and presented to the customer as beautifully as possible.
Ensure orders are being cooked in a timely fashion, so that all orders for a table are ready at the same time.
Ensure that once the food is cooked, servers run food to the table while it's warm and ready.
Explain special orders to the cooks, and tell servers when the kitchen is out of a particular menu item.
Take charge of the final presentation of the plate, making sure it is dressed and garnished correctly and free from smudges or spills.
Lead both the waitstaff and the cooks, making sure food is prepared and delivered in a timely way.