Food Expeditor - Deja Blue

A FOOD EXPEDITOR NEEDED IN PARKLAND

WELCOME TO DÉJÀ BLUE a moderately priced, family owned, RESTAURANT, CAFÉ & BAR LOUNGE offering Multi-Ethnic cuisine from Italy, France, Spain, Greece, and the Mediterranean. 

We are actively seeking an exceptional & highly qualified FOOD EXPEDITOR to work in close relation to our Chef de Cuisine. Our unparalleled quality and atmosphere makes us THE talk of town! We are open for Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch, and are extremely popular for Happy Hour and Private Parties.

We strongly believe that in order to create a successful hospitality team, we need individuals who share our Passion, Integrity, Enthusiasm, Professionalism, Excellence and Art of Receiving. 

At DÉJÀ BLUE we don’t have customers ... we have Guests. Each visitor will be your Guest; just as you receive a Guest in your home, you will take pride in serving each and every person you will meet. Unparalleled Service isn't just a part of our mission statement at DB, it's a commitment to each and every one of our Guests.

JOB BRIEF

We are looking for an experienced Food Expeditor to communicate orders and information between the front of house and back of house, making sure that food is cooked in the right order, quickly, and presented to the customer as beautifully as possible. Expeditors make sure the orders are being cooked in a timely fashion, so that all orders for a table are ready at the same time and make sure that once the food is cooked, runners bring food to the table while it's warm and ready. They explain special orders to the cooks, and tell servers when the kitchen is out of a particular menu item. Expeditors are also in charge of the final presentation of the plate, making sure it is dressed and garnished correctly and free from smudges or spills.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for out-of-ordinary creations. He/She must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving.

The goal is to enhance guest satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Food expeditors are the last line of defense to make sure each piece of food is safe, prepared correctly and tasty;

• Food expeditors are leading, making sure food is prepared and delivered in a timely way;

• Must decorate using different ingredients, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation is beautiful and exciting;

• Monitor Orders: Kitchen get busy quickly, food can get ruined easily if time is not managed correctly;

• Great time management will help avoid burned or spoiled food and angry customers;

• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for expediting;

• Guide and motivate bussers and runners to work more efficiently;

• Maintain a clean and orderly pass and adhere to health and safety standards;

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years proven experience as Expeditor, or relevant role, in a fast pacing restaurant

• Great attention to detail and creativity

• Organization and leadership skills

• Sense of Taste and Smell:

• Time Management Skills:

• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide), specific to job responsibilities, are required;

• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and cooking techniques and nutrition

• Ability to keep the Expedition Line organized, stocked and clean at all times