Kitchen + Kocktails offers a modern spin on Southern Comfort Food, with a great selection of beer, wine, and some of the best Kraft Kocktails around.

We are now hiring Food Runners and Expeditors to join our growing team.

• The Expeditor or "Expoer" is responsible for ensuring that all finishing touches on all plates are done before they are sent to the guest.
• Acts as liaison between servers and kitchen to ensure all needs of the guests are met.
• Wipes plates
• Quality assurance of the product
• Effective communication to the team
• Ensure all finishing touches and garnishes are completed before sending out

Qualifications:

• Good communication skills
• Able to accurately read and communicate orders
• Well organized, shows a sense of urgency; able to track multiple orders and multi task
• Works well under pressure
• Team player, works productively with others
• Understanding of food safe practices

Key Responsibilities:

• Presents him/herself professionally, e.g. clean uniform, well groomed
• Maintains up to date knowledge of recipes, procedures and plating for all menu, special and promo items for which he/she is responsible
• Prepares grill/char grill/salad/sandwich/entree items to recipe or special order
• Meets timing standards
• Coordinates orders with others, assists coworkers as needed
• Works cooperatively with front of house staff to respond to guest needs
• Ensures his/her areas of responsibility are well stocked and guest ready
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness, safety and food safety throughout the shift
• As required: stock taking, cleaning, opening and closing tasks; and any other duties designated by the management team or Kitchen Leader.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 (+) hours in length.
• Ability to lift and carry 0-75 pounds on a regular basis, throughout the shift.
• Must be able to push and pull equipment of various sizes and weights (e.g. 25lbs pot of hot water), throughout the shift.
• Must be able to kneel, bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks.
• Requires grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, hearing ability and visual acuity.

We offer:

• Great working environment
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Room to grow with the company
• Most of all, a fun and exciting place to work!

Kitchen + Kocktails Hallmarks

Positivity

An energetic and smiling team is a must. At Kitchen + Kocktails, all must give the positive energy they would love to receive from others.

Service

Service is an honor, and it is imperative that every employee of our brand understands the importance of bringing quality care to our guests.

Character

Honesty and integrity are required of our team, and we seek teammates who understand the importance of being great to guests.

Hard Work

100% effort, focus and dedication to Kitchen + Kocktails is what we seek in all employees during their work hours. We must give our clients the same respect we want as consumers.

We must give our customers the best!

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley

1300 I St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

We will contact those who fit our requirements promptly.