Expeditor - Restaurant

Northwood Hospitality
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2022 CLOSED ON 4/15/2022

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Food Expeditor at Peninsula Grill (Planters Inn)

Who we are: Opened on the eve of Valentine’s Day in 1997, Peninsula Grill was destined to become one of America’s most romantic dining experiences.

With its resplendent sense of arrival, garden illuminated by flickering lanterns, iconic velvet-lined dining room, acclaimed wine list, exemplary service, and a reputation for using the very best and freshest seasonal ingredients, Peninsula Grill quickly appeared on the short list of America’s Best New Restaurants in Esquire.

Today, Peninsula Grill is known as the place where Charlestonians—and visitors alike—are served with style. Recognized for excellence, Peninsula Grill has earned Forbes Four Stars and AAA Four Diamonds for more than 20 years.

And no visit is complete without tasting the famous 12-layer Peninsula Grill Ultimate Coconut Cake, a legendary dessert that has earned praise from scores of national magazines and television shows.


Job Summary:
The Expeditor is the liaison between the Kitchen, the Front of the House staff, and the guest. Working closely with the Chef and directing the dining room staff by organizing the dishes to ensure all orders are taken to the correct tables in a timely fashion.


Job Duties

  • Plan and manage the order flow
  • Make sure that all orders are prepared in time
  • Assist and manage the final preparation of different food and dishes
  • Control and oversee dishes before they leave the kitchen
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant quality and sanitation rules and regulations
  • Provide assistance in cleaning activities
  • Serve as a contact point for the kitchen and the wait staff
  • Take care of customers with special needs and requests
  • Notes: May be assigned other duties by supervisor or manager

Education and Experience

  • Prior food service experience with general knowledge of restaurant operations, preferably in a four or five star restaurant or hotel
  • In-depth knowledge of all relevant health and safety guidelines and regulations

Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to prioritize and maintain multiple tables at one time
  • A client-oriented mindset
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure
  • Basic math skills for cash handling
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk during entire shift, talk, hear, reach, bend grasp and perform repetitive motions
  • Ability to push, pull, lift, carry or otherwise move items up to 40lbs


Benefits:

  • 401k after 90 days, fully vested, company match to 3%
  • Medical (4 plan choices)
  • Dental (2 Plan choices)
  • Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Awesome Paid Time Off policy
  • Northwood Hospitality Discounts

EEO and ADA Statements

The Peninsula Grill at The Planters Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to maintaining a diverse workforce
and an inclusive culture.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions of the job.
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