A Kitchen Staff assists with food preparation as directed by cooks, food supervisors or chefs. Cleans kitchen work areas and dishes. Prepares ingredients for dishes to be cooked, prepares beverages, and stocks salad bars or buffet tables.
Kitchen Expeditor The Highlawn - 3.6 West Orange, NJ Job Details Full-time From $25 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Food service customer order management Team management Cleaning Accommodating special dietary needs Kitchen stations Kitchen organization Full Job Description
EXPO / KITCHEN
LEADThe Highlawn The Highlawn is seeking an experienced and highly organized Expo / Kitchen Lead to take ownership of the pass and lead the flow of service. This is a critical position for someone who understands that the Expo is the communication hub between the kitchen and the dining room . The right candidate must be confident managing multiple tickets, controlling timing, maintaining presentation standards, and making sure every dish leaving the kitchen is exactly as it should be.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Take full ownership of the expo/pass during service . Call, organize, prioritize, and pace tickets to ensure smooth and efficient service. Coordinate timing between all kitchen stations and the front-of-house team. Ensure all components of a dish are ready and properly coordinated before sending. Inspect every plate before it leaves the kitchen for presentation, temperature, portion, accuracy, and quality. Maintain consistency and uphold The Highlawn's standards on every plate, every service. Clearly communicate allergies, dietary restrictions, modifications, and special requests to the appropriate stations. Maintain strict attention to allergy protocols and prevent cross-contact. Monitor ticket times and proactively address delays or bottlenecks. Communicate effectively with the Chef, kitchen team, servers, and management. Keep the pass organized, clean, and controlled throughout service. Step in and assist the kitchen team when necessary. Maintain a calm, professional presence and lead by example during high-pressure services.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone who has proven experience working in a high-volume kitchen and understands how to control a busy service.
You should be able to:
Manage 10+ tickets simultaneously without losing focus. Prioritize and make quick decisions under pressure. Keep multiple stations moving and properly timed. Recognize problems before they reach the guest. Communicate clearly and confidently with both kitchen and front-of-house teams. Maintain composure when the kitchen is at its busiest. Hold the team accountable to quality, timing, and presentation standards. Understand the importance of details and consistency in a high-end dining environment. This is not simply a ticket-running position. We are looking for someone who can truly own the pass, control the pace of service, protect the quality of every dish, and keep the kitchen and dining room working as one team.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive compensation based on experience Great benefits Opportunity to work in a high-end hospitality environment Opportunity for growth within the organization A professional team that values quality, accountability, and exceptional guest experiences If you are a seasoned kitchen professional who stays calm when the pressure is on, knows how to control a pass, and takes pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen, we want to meet you. Join The Highlawn team and help us deliver an exceptional dining experience from the kitchen to the table.
