Expediter

Job Overview:

The Expediter serves as a critical liaison between the kitchen and service staff, ensuring seamless communication and efficient delivery of high-quality meals to guests.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Verify that food orders are complete, accurate, and delivered promptly to guests.
• Maintain a smooth workflow in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Support kitchen operations by assisting with light food prep, plating, garnishing, and organizing orders.
• Restock supplies and maintain an organized work area during service.
• Address real-time challenges, such as missing components, delayed dishes, or special requests, to uphold efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor wait times for food tickets and ensure timely preparation and delivery.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to provide accurate menu explanations, including ingredients, allergy considerations, and special dietary needs.

• Understand menu ingredients to maintain production control and ensure consistency in freshness, plating, and presentation standards.
• Assist with food deliveries as needed.
• Ensure each plate is meticulously finalized before leaving the kitchen, including garnishing and verifying adherence to established specifications.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager(s).

Wage Information:

The salary range for this position is $20.29 to $27.17. The starting hourly rate is $20.29. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, and education.

Qualifications:

• Refined verbal communication skills.

• Understanding of culinary and restaurant operations.

• Related hotel experience is preferred.

• Ability to operate kitchen equipment efficiently and safely.

• Strong organization and time-management skills.

• Basic cooking knowledge.

• Familiarity with food safety regulations.

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Flexible availability, weekends and holidays preferred.

Benefits & Perks:

As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks! Some of those include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid Vacation, sick leave, and up to 2 float days
• 401(k)
• Paid Family Bonding Time
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition/Wellness Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Referral Bonuses
• Discounted room nights and Friends and Family discounts at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment
• Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service
• Free colleague meals during shift

Unlimited growth potential with Hyatt. Ability to relocate for advancement opportunities in the future.