Kitchen Expeditor

Kitchen Expeditor - Crooked Hammock Brewery

Summary of Position: Crooked Hammock Brewery is excited to open in Raleigh this spring, and we're building an incredible team to help bring this new location to life! Our focus is on creating a welcoming, high-energy space where guests can gather, connect, and enjoy thoughtfully crafted food, beer, and hospitality that feels genuine and memorable. The Kitchen Expo ensures our Crooked Hammock quality and product is served to each of our guests every time. They also guarantee proper presentation in a timely manner, that each order has been prepared and assembled according to recipes and procedures to avoid waste. The Expeditor makes sure the line is always stocked, clean, neat, and safe. They are the bridge between the front and back of the house, in addition to being the last line of defense for the guest. Must Enjoy the Ride!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with presentation and assembly of dishes according to standards & guest orders
• Maintain expert knowledge of all of our food, should know every question anyone asks about the ingredients in the dish
• Restock plates and silverware needed on the line
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and show the staff & guests genuine care, respect, and hospitality
• Work closely with service staff and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and guest service
• Follow the pace of each table and ensure servers are not rushing or lagging tables.
• Demonstrate ability to keep calm under pressure and be the anchor of the restaurant.
• Motivate team to move quickly and efficiently
• Read tickets and get orders out in a timely manner

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
• Must be clean, organized and able to project his or her voice.
• Must be quick and deliberate.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

Compensation: This position starts at $18/hr and offers awesome perks. La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe!

• Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunities
• Travel opportunities
• Team events & outings like our recent ski trip to the Poconos
• Local lifestyle perks like paddleboarding & kayaking discounts
• Employee appreciation events & seasonal parties
• Professional leadership development and continuous coaching, training, and mentorship
• Food, beverage & retail discounts

.... and tons more! We're firm believers in working & playing hard and we want to find people who share that same passion with us, so if that sounds like your kind of vibe, apply to join our team today!