Food Expeditor

 Food Expeditor

Description

Join Jose Andres Group in our mission to Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between, JAG’ers know they all play a critical role in the overall success of our brands.

We are looking for FOOD EXPEDITOR to join our team as we continue our quest to Change the World Through the Power of Food! If you are one of the areas most talented passionate hospitality professionals, come help, bring the stories of José Andrés and Jose Andres Group to life! 

What we would like from you as a Food Expeditor:
The expeditor is a liaison between the kitchen and service teams and works in the kitchen alongside both cooks and service team members. This expeditor facilitates the process of delivering dishes from the kitchen to the guests in a timely manner, following proper steps of service. This position also helps to ensure that all food leaving the kitchen meets preparation standards and correct to the order and any dietary modifications. This expeditor needs to be comfortable working with both groups of people under stressful, fast paced conditions.

What we would like from you:

• Oversee the kitchen pass and runners during service periods.
• Supports the kitchen and service teams as needed to uphold the highest quality of food, presentation, service, and timing to create memorable moments of hospitality for our guests.
• Tracks timing on all tickets and checks final plating for proper presentation and modifications, if any.
• Maintains a clean, organized, efficient, and stocked station and work area always.
• Listens and communicates clearly and effectively with all team members.
• Embodies a professional demeanor in a very high-stress level position.
• Supports the service training of all new team members in the food runner positions.
• Food Expeditors' responsibilities can include setting tables, running and serving food orders, and removing used dishes and utensils.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Pay with industry-leading benefits
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
• 50% off food at any of our restaurants
• Flexible Schedules
• Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement opportunities 

Abilities & Working Conditions

• This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert a well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests and employees.
• Must be able speak and understand basic directions in English.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Required to work nights, holidays, and weekends.

Jose Andres Group restaurants span across America, including Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago, and of course, Washington, DC and Dubai. Soon Los Angeles. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept and showcase José's passion for telling the stories of a culture through food.