Food Expo (Olive & Finch - DIA)

Olive and Finch•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Expo (Expeditor) at our Denver International Airport (DEN) locations is the air traffic controller of our culinary operations, bridging the gap between the kitchen and the service floor for both Olive & Finch and Bar Finch. Operating in an extremely high-volume, fast-paced environment, this role serves as the final line of defense for food quality, presentation, and accuracy. The Food Expo ensures that every dine-in dish and to-go package meets exact brand standards and coordinates the timing of food delivery by giving clear, decisive direction to both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) teams.

Requirements

Must be able to successfully pass the required federal background screening and fingerprinting process mandated by Denver International Airport to secure an airport badge.
Previous experience as a Food Expo, Lead Line Cook, or in a high-volume fast-casual/full-service restaurant window is heavily preferred.
Must possess excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to manage teams effectively under pressure.
Proven ability to remain calm, hyper-focused, and organized in an extremely fast-paced and chaotic travel environment.
Strong attention to detail with an eye for presentation and food safety/sanitation standards.
Schedule flexibility to work weekends, evenings, early mornings, and holidays as needed to align with airport flight schedules.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced position requiring extended periods of standing, walking, and moving quickly in a high-traffic environment.
Must be able to bend, reach, lift up to 25 lbs, and safely handle hot plates and cookware.
Must be able to pass a federal background check.

Responsibilities

Inspect every dish before it leaves the window to ensure it strictly meets Olive & Finch and Bar Finch standards for recipe accuracy, proper temperature, portioning, and visual presentation.
Garnish plates, add final condiments, and expertly package all to-go and dine-in food items securely and efficiently for traveling guests.
Cross-reference physical plates and packages with kitchen tickets or display systems to guarantee no items are missing and modifications/allergies are precisely executed.
Direct the kitchen line on ticket priorities, spacing, and fire times to ensure all components of an order come out together.
Provide clear, professional, and direct instructions to the FOH crew and food runners, ensuring food is run promptly and accurately to the correct guests.
Monitor ticket times continuously to maintain a rapid, smooth operational flow under heavy airport passenger rushes.
Keep the expo counter, heat lamps, and surrounding service areas spotless, sanitized, and meticulously organized throughout the shift.
Ensure the expo station is fully stocked with essential supplies, including to-go containers, lids, bags, utensils, garnishes, and condiments.