Expeditor jobs in Mount Vernon, NY

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Expeditor to join our team. As an Expeditor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our restaurant. Your primary responsibility will be to coordinate and communicate between the kitchen and the serving staff to ensure that food is prepared and delivered to customers in a timely manner. If you have a passion for hospitality, excellent organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Duties:

- Coordinate with the kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food orders

-Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Company Employee Handbook.

-Anticipate and accommodate all needs of the guests.

-Provides professional and exceptional service.

- Communicate any special requests or modifications from customers to the kitchen staff

- Monitor food quality and presentation before it is served to customers

- Assist with food preparation and plating when necessary

- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the expediting area

-Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, be a team player.

- Collaborate with servers to ensure accurate order delivery

- Assist with bussing tables and resetting them for new guests

- Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines

Qualifications:

- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a restaurant or hospitality setting

- Knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality service

- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

- Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food menus and the company.

- Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.

- Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staffs, managers and chefs.

- Properly sets-up runner’s station, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:

- Stocks station with prescribed items and supplies

- Performs opening side-work as prescribed

- Performs closing side-work as prescribed

- Reports all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.

- Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.

- Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.

-Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.

- Portrays a positive and professional attitude.

- Demonstrates knowledge of Company, its partners and supporting hotel environments.

- Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

• Previous hospitality experience.
• Previous food expeditor experience.
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
• Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Please note that all positions at our company are paid, including internships.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Company reserves the right to make changes in the above job description and all other duties assigned. Nothing herein shall restrict Company management’s right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person