Kitchen Expeditor - JOEY Valley Fair

This position earns a base hourly rate between $18.45 and $30.00 per hour and is eligible to participate in the company tip pool. Tip pool distributions fluctuate; on average, employees in this role may earn an additional $3.00 to $8.00 per hour in tips.

About the role

The Kitchen Expeditor is the food expert in the restaurant and acts as a resource for both Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) team members regarding dish ingredients, allergies, and special requests. As the final quality control checkpoint, the Expeditor ensures consistent, high-quality, and specification-compliant food is delivered to guests every time.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the team to deliver perfect food coordination.
• Work as a team with the Chef/Sous Chef to quality-check all food before it leaves the kitchen.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines for safe usage of kitchen equipment and cleaning compounds.
• Report equipment problems and maintenance issues to leadership immediately.
• Follow all food service and handling safety precautions and procedures.

Requirements

• 1-3+ years of culinary experience (candidates with high potential but less experience are encouraged to apply).
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler permits.
• Passion for hospitality and a proven track record of creating world-class hospitality experiences.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Capable of walking and standing for prolonged periods; frequent bending, reaching, and stretching; repetitive manual tasks; and lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Genuine, warm, and caring demeanor.
• Honesty and integrity in conduct.
• Comfortable providing and receiving feedback to achieve personal growth and performance excellence.
• Natural problem solver with a desire to positively impact individual and team execution.
• Passion for quality and professionalism.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Encourages healthy and supportive competition within the team.
• Exudes confidence, humility, and respect.
• Takes pride in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor.

Benefits

• Career development, education, and growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for eligible employees.
• Discounted employee shift meals.
• 10% discount for self and guests on all food and beverages at any JOEY location.
• Paid sick leave.
• Referral bonus program.
• Sales competitions and rewards.
• Flexible schedule.
• Disability insurance.

Pay

$18.45 - $30.00 per hour (base pay) plus tips.

About JOEY Restaurants

The JOEY Restaurant Group delivers the ultimate dining experience through handcrafted, locally and globally inspired menu offerings created by award-winning chefs. Presented by world-class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments, JOEY has been family-owned and operated since 1992 and has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand throughout North America, with continued expansion planned into 2030. The team fosters a warm, inclusive, and creative environment, committed to training, educating, and empowering its people.