Food Expeditor Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Food Expeditor includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Plan and manage the order flow
  • Make sure that all the 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
  • Ensure excellent client service
  • Give suggestions for the improvement of the restaurant’s offerings and reputation
  • Execute a variety of different tasks as needed in accordance with managers requests and directions
  • Serve as a contact point for the kitchen and the wait staff 
  • Take care of customers with special needs and requests

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Food Expeditor duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Food Expeditor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.