Culinary Operations Coordinator

Job Title: Expeditor

This is a dynamic role that oversees the kitchen, ensuring seamless coordination between the front and back of house.

The Expeditor will be responsible for upholding our promise of outstanding service and culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the operations during scheduled shifts, including opening/closing duties and FOH/BOH support while upholding standards, product quality and cleanliness.
• Provides real-time communication, coaching, development, and recognition for FOH & BOH team members.
• Completes daily operational checklists.
• Prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations.
• Measures portions of all food items. Ensures compliance with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures.
• Cooks all food to proper specifications in a timely manner.
• Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.
• Maintains proper food temperatures and stores food correctly according to health and food handling regulations.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items.
• Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines.
• Keeps workstation, coolers and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
• Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations.
• Sets up operates and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Records all waste using waste control guidelines.
• Uses proper documentation to record all food production.
• Packs orders accurately and quality checks them.
• Supports FOH with packaging and delivery orders on foot or other modes of transportation.

Job Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Line Cook or at least 1 year in a kitchen supervisorial role.
• Food Handler's or Serve Safe certification required.
• A strong understanding of food preparation, plating, and kitchen coordination.
• The ability to read and follow recipes, portion sizes, and production guides.
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• A high level of attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Basic math skills to calculate recipe measurements and portion control.
• The ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• The ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• English reading, writing, and speaking proficiency required.

We are an organization dedicated to delivering outstanding service and culinary excellence. Our team works together to ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience.