Food Expeditor

Hotel Equities Group, LLC•Little Rock, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Food Expeditor to join our team at our newly Renovated Adele's Rooftop Bar + Kitchen. If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences, we'd love to meet you. As Food Expeditor, you'll play an important role in ensuring food orders are prepared accurately, presented beautifully, and delivered promptly while supporting seamless communication between our kitchen and restaurant teams. The Food Expeditor is responsible for coordinating the timely and accurate delivery of food orders from the kitchen to guests. This position serves as a key communication link between front-of-house and back-of-house teams, ensuring each order meets quality, presentation, and temperature standards before leaving the kitchen. The Food Expeditor helps maintain an organized and efficient service flow by managing order tickets, coordinating food pickups, assisting with final plate preparation, and supporting restaurant and room service operations.

Requirements

No formal education or previous experience required.
Basic knowledge of restaurant operations and food service practices preferred.
Food preparation experience preferred.
Food handling training or certification as required by applicable regulations.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow verbal instructions and demonstrated procedures.
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.
Ability to remain calm, focused, and organized under pressure.
Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative.
Strong customer service skills and a passion for hospitality.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with restaurant order ticket systems
Experience with kitchen display systems (KDS)
Experience with Point-of-Sale (POS) systems
Experience with standard restaurant and food service equipment

Responsibilities

Ensure all food orders are accurate, properly prepared, and presented according to hotel and restaurant standards before leaving the kitchen.
Coordinate food orders and table tickets to ensure guests at the same table receive their meals together.
Verify orders for accuracy, including guest modifications and special requests.
Assist with final food presentation, including adding garnishes and ensuring plates are clean and visually appealing.
Communicate guest requests, order modifications, and concerns promptly to kitchen associates.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary food expediting area in accordance with health department regulations and food safety standards.
Coordinate with kitchen and restaurant teams to maintain an efficient flow of food service.
Assist with basic food preparation and deliver food orders to guest tables as needed.
Support room service operations by coordinating food orders, preparing trays and carts, and delivering orders to guest rooms.
Obtain appropriate payment or guest signatures for room service orders when required.
Maintain a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor when interacting with guests and associates.
Follow all company, hotel brand, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
Assist other departments and team members as needed to support overall hotel operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.