Job Description

SUMMARY  The expediter is responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of orders from the waiters to the kitchen.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS As food expeditor, you must have excellent communication skills and experience in a restaurant’s hectic setting. You must have enough stamina to be in constant motion and skills to coordinate and organize processes and people. •    The goal is to make service faster and better to help enhance our quality and reputation. •    Responsibilities •    Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the waiters to the kitchen •    Ensure orders are being prepared with the correct priority •    Assist in the final preparation of dishes •    Check dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation and temperature •    Deliver orders to maintain fast service •    Inspect the premises according to quality and sanitation standards and assist in cleaning •    Transfer important information between the kitchen and the wait staff (e.g. when a customer has a particular request) •    Handle complaints from clients to preserve the restaurant’s reputation •   Responsible for assisting all team members in organization of kitchen items, to include, dry goods, kitchen equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies and proper rotation and organization of all food deliveries. ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES •    Understanding of health and safety rules in a restaurant •    Dexterity in using kitchen equipment or utensils and carry heavy trays •    Excellent communication skills •    Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities •    A customer-oriented approach •    Great physical endurance

Qualifications

•        High school diploma; Higher degree in hospitality or relevant field will be appreciated

Additional Information

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED  Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.  Received: Works under direct supervision of the Chef de Cuisine. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS  •    Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time •    Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces  •    Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.     

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Aspen Skiing Company / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.  

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