Expeditor

Expo/Runner Thursday - Friday - Saturday Evenings

Position Summary

The Expo/Runner is responsible for ensuring each dish leaving the kitchen meets the restaurant’s exacting standards for presentation, accuracy, and timing. Acting as the communication hub between the kitchen and front-of-house, this position plays a critical role in coordinating service flow, maintaining precision, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

Expediting & Coordination

• Manage the pass, ensuring each order is plated to specification and garnished appropriately before leaving the kitchen.
• Communicate seamlessly between culinary and service teams to maintain timing and accuracy.
• Prioritize and organize ticket flow during service to ensure courses are delivered in sequence and on time.
• Monitor pacing of tables and course progression in coordination with servers and management.
• Confirm special requests, allergies, and modifications are executed precisely.

Service Execution & Delivery

• Deliver dishes to the appropriate guest with poise and accuracy, announcing menu items with confidence and professionalism.
• Assist servers in presenting and clearing courses in synchronization with the dining room’s service rhythm.
• Maintain awareness of table numbers, guest counts, and coursing order throughout service.
• Anticipate guest needs and support the floor team with refills, bread service, and mise en place as needed.

Teamwork & Cleanliness

• Uphold a clean, organized, and efficient expo line and pass.
• Collaborate closely with kitchen staff, servers, and management to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Follow all health, sanitation, and safety standards consistently.
• Support pre-service setup and post-service breakdown of the pass area.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–2 years in a fine dining or upscale restaurant environment preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with fine dining standards, menu items, table numbers, and coursing structure.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Key Attributes

• Graceful under pressure with a polished, professional demeanor.
• Commitment to precision, hospitality, and teamwork.
• Sense of urgency balanced with calm, deliberate execution.
• Passion for culinary arts and high-level guest service.

Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and club events as required.