Expeditor

About the role

As an Expeditor in the River Water Bar and Grille, you have a unique position. Your role is to assist in providing our guests their meals through attention to detail and exceptional communication with both the Back of House and Front of House teams.

Our Mission: To enhance continued economic viability and quality of life for the Nisqually Indian Tribe, our Team Members, and the neighboring communities. Our Vision: Creating incredible experiences. Our Core Values: Integrity, Communication, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork.

Job Summary

This position communicates with the kitchen as a liaison for the Front of House. The expeditor organizes and controls the pass window ensuring that all products are correctly plated, garnished and up to the standards set by the team.

Responsibilities

• Garnish Plates when they are ready.
• Communicating in the kitchen by calling out orders, getting the status on dishes.
• Informing the waitstaff when certain dishes have run out.
• Communicating special request from the waitstaff to the kitchen.
• Monitoring completed dishes according to restaurant standards.
• Ensuring that all orders are completed in time, with the correct priority.
• Inspecting cleanliness, presentation, and temperature of completed dishes.
• Polish flatware in station (steak knives, soup spoons)
• Performing the finishing touches to completed dishes, such as adding garnishes, detailing plates, adding proper flatware.
• Keeping the prep areas clean, neat, and well stocked.
• Adhering to all health and safety standards.
• Setting up and breaking down expo line to include garnishes, condiments, gloves, towels, utensils, printer paper
• Keeps large ovals stocked and clean
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Food Handlers Permit
• Excellent guest service skills both internal and external
• Strong attention to detail.
• Time Management skills
• Ability to handle a high pressure, fast paced, and stressful environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Read and comprehend food order tickets
• Possess a positive attitude.
• Excellent coordination
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Pass NRWC pre-employment testing.
• Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to obtain a Class II gaming license.

Preferred Skills And Knowledge

• Six months’ restaurant experience.
• Self-motivating

Physical Requirements

Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and move from area to area in the kitchen. Ability to tolerate a smoke-filled environment. Required to be able to reach with hands and arms.

Benefits

• FREE Medical/Dental/Vision (Spouse and dependent coverage is also available at low rates and reasonable deductibles)
• FREE Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
• FREE Meal during shift
• FREE gaming license renewals
• FREE uniform dry cleaning services
• $1 per hour shift differential
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Floating holidays
• 401(K) Retirement Program (match up to 4%)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellbeing Reimbursements
• Team Member Assistance Program (The Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) provides our team members and their eligible dependents with confidential access to short-term, professional counseling and legal services at no additional cost.)
• Team Member Awards and Incentives (perfect attendance awards and yearly service awards)
• Flex spending and Dependent care spending
• Career advancement opportunities
• Periodic Team Member contests and giveaways
• Team Member dining and gift shop discounts