Expeditor

This is an AM role- starting at approximately 9AM

Cotogna is the quintessential neighborhood spot featuring seasonally and daily changing Italian cuisine with house-made pasta, spit-roasted and grilled meat, wood-oven pizza, local seafood, and produce coming from the restaurant’s own farm. In keeping with Chef Michael Tusk’s cuisine, Cotogna showcases the best of Italian viticulture with an emphasis on organic, small scale wines true to their terroir.

WHO YOU ARE:

A motivated, organized, charismatic individual. You are passionate about food and beverage, people and hospitality. A quick thinker who possesses the ability to simultaneously be creative and organized. Inherently hospitable, infinitely curious and KIND. You strike up a conversation with anyone, perform well under pressure and have an insatiable desire to learn. You want the opportunity to make your mark and contribute!

POSITION REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

As an expeditor you are responsible for ensuring the smooth and timely flow of food preparation and delivery to our guests. You act as the link between service and management to the kitchen to ensure guest satisfaction. Tasks are to be completed correctly and consistently from day to day. You are responsible for maintaining the quality standards of Cotogna and for working in compliance with health codes at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position entails daily section set up, managing and executing food expo during service, and proper organizational and communication skills.

• Collaborate with the kitchen staff to prioritize and coordinate food preparation activities, ensuring orders are prepared accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor food production and presentation to ensure adherence to recipe guidelines, quality standards, and guest expectations.
• Inspect dishes for accuracy, portion control, proper plating, and overall presentation before they are delivered to guests.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous high-volume restaurant experience required
• Food Handler’s certification

 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluent In English
• Availability to work every day of the week including holidays
• Ability to traverse all parts of the restaurant quickly and safely
• Must be able to work in a stationary position for 8 hours (excluding breaks) at a time
• Must be able to move 50 pounds at time
• Must be able to comply with all health and safety standards

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.