Culinary Expeditor

Culinary Expeditor at Happy Corner Hospitality Group | Motek

We’re thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of Motek 57th St. — a very exciting and unique opportunity to join our team at the start of this new chapter! We’re looking for passionate and driven hospitality professionals who want to be part of something special from day one.

Motek, a part of Happy Corner Hospitality collective, is a Mediterranean concept restaurant. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and culinary experiences to our valued guests. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations, and we're currently seeking passionate individuals to join our team.

Position Overview

As a Culinary Expeditor, you'll play a crucial role between the kitchen and the front-of-house team, ensuring that every plate leaving the kitchen meets our standards of quality, presentation, and timing. You'll help coordinate the flow of service and maintain clear communication between cooks and servers to ensure smooth, efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between FOH and kitchen during service.
• Ensure all food is plated correctly and presentation is up to standards.
• Ensure ticket accuracy before leaving the kitchen.
• Monitor pacing of food and alert managers of any tickets running behind.
• Manage the order of dishes to ensure smooth service at table.

Benefits

• Wages paid weekly.
• Growth opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• 401(K) savings plans.
• Health benefits (upon eligibility).
• Employee discounts.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years in a fast-paced kitchen environment. (Experience with Mediterranean food is a plus.)
• Knowledgeable on food safety guidelines.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Bilingual (not required however, it is a huge plus.)
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

If you’re passionate about hospitality and committed to creating exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you!

Key skills/competency

• Expediting
• Food Quality Control
• Presentation Standards
• Timing Management
• Kitchen Operations
• Communication
• Food Safety
• Fast-Paced Environment
• Multitasking
• Team Coordination