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Gathering Roots LLC
Expo Team/Food Runner
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.
$31,588 / year median in Michigan
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Expo Team/Food Runner Gathering Roots LLC Dearborn, MI Job Details Part-time | Full-time $16 - $20 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Guest relations Food sanitation practices Attention to detail Full Job Description Expo Team Gathering Roots is a multi-concept restaurant management group built around exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and service that feels intentional from the kitchen all the way to the table. We're looking for sharp, energetic people to join our Expo Team — one of the most important positions in our service model. At our restaurants, Expo is much more than food running. Our Expo Team is the final checkpoint between the kitchen and the guest . You'll help control the flow of service, verify that every plate is correct and presentation-ready, coordinate with the kitchen and FOH teams, and deliver food to the table with confidence and hospitality. You aren't simply delivering the experience — you're part of creating it. What You'll Do Serve as the final quality and accuracy check before food reaches the guest Coordinate closely with the kitchen, servers, and other Expo team members Verify dishes, modifications, accompaniments, and table orders Help control the timing and flow of food leaving the kitchen Know the menu well enough to confidently identify and present every dish Deliver food with polished, intentional tableside presentation Communicate with guests when presenting dishes and respond confidently to basic questions Coordinate multi-person food deliveries so tables receive their meals smoothly and professionally Recognize and communicate service needs before they become problems Maintain an organized, stocked, and service-ready Expo station Support the FOH and kitchen teams throughout service Who Thrives on Expo You may be a great fit if you: Move quickly without looking rushed Notice details other people miss Can stay organized when several things are happening at once Communicate clearly and confidently Enjoy interacting with guests Take pride in presentation and precision Work well as part of a highly coordinated team Can learn a menu thoroughly — not just memorize table numbers Understand that great hospitality happens in dozens of small moments Restaurant experience is helpful, but attitude, awareness, communication, and the ability to learn are just as important. We can teach our systems and standards. We're looking for people capable of executing them consistently. Why Gathering Roots? Because we operate multiple restaurant concepts, strong team members have opportunities to grow beyond a single position or location. More importantly, we take this role seriously. Expo isn't the last step of the kitchen. It's one of the most visible parts of our service team. If you're quick, confident, detail-oriented, and want to be part of delivering an elevated guest experience, we'd like to meet you.