Kitchen Expeditor (Expo) -de Lazy Lizard

At de Lazy Lizard, the Expo is the command center of the kitchen — the final checkpoint that ensures every dish leaving the window is accurate, properly presented, and sent out at the right time. In a high-volume, fast-paced tropical restaurant environment, the expo keeps the kitchen and front-of-house teams moving in sync so every guest receives hot, correct food without delay while the guests enjoy the laid-back island experience.

The Expo is responsible for organizing and managing the flow of food from the kitchen to the dining areas. This includes reading and organizing tickets, coordinating with cooks across multiple stations, verifying modifiers, checking plate presentation, and ensuring each order is complete before it leaves the window. The expo works closely with cooks, food runners, and managers to maintain speed, accuracy, and clear communication throughout service. This role requires strong attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to stay calm and organized during high-volume shifts. The expo must prioritize tickets efficiently, call for missing items, coordinate order timing between stations, and ensure food runners deliver dishes to the correct tables. The position also helps maintain a clean and organized expo window, restocks garnishes and supplies, and assists with opening and closing duties. A strong expo keeps the kitchen running smoothly, prevents mistakes before they reach guests, and ensures every plate meets the restaurant’s standards.

If you’re ready to run the window, keep the kitchen flowing, and make sure every plate leaves looking its best, we’d love to have you join the team at de Lazy Lizard.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move quickly in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift and carry trays or plates when assisting food runners if needed.
• Manage the flow of tickets from the kitchen to the dining room to maintain speed and organization during service.
• Read, organize, and prioritize incoming tickets to ensure food is prepared and sent out in the correct order.
• Verify all plates for accuracy, presentation, and completeness before they leave the kitchen window.
• Confirm modifiers and special requests are correct before food is delivered to guests.
• Coordinate timing between multiple kitchen stations so entire orders are completed together.
• Communicate clearly with cooks, food runners, and managers to keep service running smoothly.
• Call out orders to food runners and ensure dishes are delivered to the correct tables quickly.
• Monitor ticket times and work with the kitchen team to keep food moving during high-volume periods