Expeditor - Urban Farmer

About the role

Expeditor responsible for the timely delivery of food and ensuring that plate presentations and food quality are of the highest standard possible. Responsible for communicating ticket content to chefs overseeing the restaurant pass.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat/station numbers, room capacity, hours of operation, proper table set-up, and dress code of the restaurant.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies and service procedures.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all liquor brands, wines, beers, and non-alcoholic selections, glassware and garnishes in the restaurant.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, preparation method/time, major ingredients, and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish, and method of presentation.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons, and drunk driving.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment, and use equipment only as intended.
• Maintain knowledge of P.O.S. and manual systems.
• Maintain complete knowledge of food allergies.

Education/Formal Training

• High school education or equivalent.

Experience

• Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have basic knowledge of restaurant operations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperation, and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.
• Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering throughout the shift.
• Mobility - full range of mobility and the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.
• Continuous standing during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.
• Must have vision ability to see minute objects at arm’s length, to read meters and controls.

Environment

• Physically strenuous - continual standing, walking, bending and lifting in indoor environment.
• Intermittent exposure to extreme heat (dishroom & kitchen) and cold (coolers & freezers).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and more to all full-time associates.
• All associates can enjoy our complimentary cafeteria.
• 401k matching for all our associates.
• Hotel discounts at marriott.com.
• Many other perks, benefits & discounts for all our associates!
• Save on your parking and public transportation costs by using our pre-tax savings account.
• Our location is right next to the center of all MAX lines and close to the Portland Streetcar, a prime location for driving, taking public transportation, biking, or even walking to work.
• $50 TriMet monthly subsidy!