Expeditor

About this position

ROOP is a modern Indian restaurant in Chicago's West Loop, known for its innovative cuisine and vibrant dining experience. With the launch of our new Unlimited Dining Experience, we're looking for an experienced, organized, and confident Food Expeditor to help manage the flow of service between our kitchen and front-of-house team.

• Manage the kitchen pass and coordinate food orders to ensure timely, accurate service.

• Monitor orders through our Toast Kitchen Display System (KDS), prioritizing tickets and managing coursing.

• Communicate with chefs, servers, and food runners to maintain a smooth flow of service.

• Coordinate multiple rounds of food, including repeat orders, for our Unlimited Dining Experience.

• Ensure dishes are complete, properly garnished, and meet presentation standards before leaving the kitchen.
  

• Direct food runners to ensure dishes reach the correct tables promptly.

• Identify potential delays and proactively communicate with the kitchen and FOH team.

• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient expo station throughout service.
  
  

• Previous experience as a food expeditor, kitchen supervisor, or in a high-volume restaurant preferred.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Ability to remain calm, focused, and decisive during busy services.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Experience with Toast KDS or similar kitchen display systems is a plus.

• Understanding of kitchen operations, ticket management, and food timing.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Location and commute

Chicago, IL .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3161100373.