Expo / Runner Thursday - Friday - Saturday Evenings
Position Summary
The Expo / Runner is responsible for ensuring each dish leaving the kitchen meets the restaurant’s exacting standards for presentation, accuracy, and timing. Acting as the communication hub between the kitchen and front-of-house, this position plays a critical role in coordinating service flow, maintaining precision, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
Expediting & Coordination
- Manage the pass, ensuring each order is plated to specification and garnished appropriately before leaving the kitchen.
- Communicate seamlessly between culinary and service teams to maintain timing and accuracy.
- Prioritize and organize ticket flow during service to ensure courses are delivered in sequence and on time.
- Monitor pacing of tables and course progression in coordination with servers and management.
- Confirm special requests, allergies, and modifications are executed precisely.
Service Execution & Delivery
Deliver dishes to the appropriate guest with poise and accuracy, announcing menu items with confidence and professionalism.Assist servers in presenting and clearing courses in synchronization with the dining room’s service rhythm.Maintain awareness of table numbers, guest counts, and coursing order throughout service.Anticipate guest needs and support the floor team with refills, bread service, and mise en place as needed.Teamwork & Cleanliness
Uphold a clean, organized, and efficient expo line and pass.Collaborate closely with kitchen staff, servers, and management to deliver a seamless guest experience.Follow all health, sanitation, and safety standards consistently.Support pre-service setup and post-service breakdown of the pass area.Qualifications
Experience : 1–2 years in a fine dining or upscale restaurant environment preferred.Skills : Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to multitask under pressure.Knowledge : Familiarity with fine dining standards, menu items, table numbers, and coursing structure.Physical Requirements : Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift and carry up to 25 lbs.Key Attributes
Graceful under pressure with a polished, professional demeanor.Commitment to precision, hospitality, and teamwork.Sense of urgency balanced with calm, deliberate execution.Passion for culinary arts and high-level guest service.Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and club events as required.