Expeditor (Expo)

Job Description

Urgent Hiring: Experienced Expeditor (Expo) at Southern Kitchen Restaurant!

Are you a detail-oriented Expeditor who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment and knows how to keep the kitchen and dining room working together? Can you manage multiple tickets, catch mistakes before they reach the guest, and maintain quality and organization during a busy service? If so, Southern Kitchen Restaurant wants you on our team!

At Southern Kitchen, we don’t just serve food — we serve warmth, tradition, and hospitality. Located in Stony Point Fashion Park in Richmond, VA, we are known for authentic Southern cuisine, heartfelt service, and a dining experience that feels like home.

We are looking for a focused, dependable, and energetic Expeditor (Expo) who can serve as the critical connection between our kitchen and front-of-house teams. Our Expeditor helps ensure every plate leaving the kitchen is accurate, complete, properly presented, and ready to provide the experience our guests expect.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• A welcoming and supportive team culture
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee meal discounts
• Training and development from experienced leadership
• Opportunities for growth within the company
• A fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• The opportunity to be part of something special in RVA

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the expo window and help coordinate the flow of food from the kitchen to the dining room
• Review orders and tickets to ensure accuracy before food leaves the kitchen
• Verify that guest modifications, special requests, and allergy notifications are properly addressed
• Inspect plates for proper presentation, portions, garnishes, sauces, sides, and overall quality
• Organize completed dishes by table and ensure entire orders are ready whenever possible
• Communicate clearly and confidently with cooks, servers, food runners, and managers throughout service
• Monitor ticket times and communicate delays or concerns before they become larger service issues
• Coordinate with Food Runners and Servers to ensure completed orders reach guests promptly
• Maintain an organized, clean, and properly stocked expo station
• Ensure necessary condiments, sauces, utensils, and accompaniments are included with orders
• Maintain composure, urgency, and attention to detail during high-volume service
• Follow all Southern Kitchen food safety, sanitation, and operational standards

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an Expeditor, Expo, Line Cook, Food Runner, or similar restaurant position preferred
• Restaurant experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of restaurant service flow and ticket organization
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify errors quickly
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively between front-of-house and back-of-house teams
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple orders during high-volume service
• Dependable, organized, and team-oriented
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
• Weekend, evening, and holiday availability preferred

Who Thrives Here:

• Expeditors who naturally pay attention to the details
• Restaurant professionals who can communicate confidently with both the kitchen and service teams
• Individuals who understand that speed should never come at the expense of accuracy or quality
• Team players who remain composed when the restaurant gets busy
• People who take pride in catching problems before they reach the guest
• Self-motivated individuals who understand the importance of timing, organization, and communication

What Success Looks Like:

A successful Expeditor at Southern Kitchen keeps the kitchen and dining room in rhythm.

Tickets stay organized. Plates are checked. Modifications are followed. Food looks right before it leaves the window. Servers and Food Runners know where orders need to go, and the kitchen knows immediately when something needs attention.

Most importantly, our guests receive the correct food, prepared and presented to Southern Kitchen standards.

Join Our Story:

At Southern Kitchen, we’re more than a restaurant — we’re family. Every plate that leaves our kitchen represents our food, our people, and our commitment to Southern hospitality.

Our Expeditor is one of the final checkpoints before that plate reaches the guest. If you’re organized, confident, detail-oriented, and know how to keep a restaurant moving during a busy service, we’d love to have you on our team.

Location:

Southern Kitchen Restaurant – Richmond, VA

9210 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23235, USA

If you’re ready to bring your restaurant experience and attention to detail as an Expeditor (Expo) to Southern Kitchen, apply today and join the family!

️ Welcome to Southern Kitchen Restaurant — Where Southern Tradition Meets Hospitality
At Southern Kitchen, we don’t just serve food — we serve warmth, community, and tradition. Located in Stony Point Fashion Park in Richmond, VA, our restaurant is known for authentic Southern cuisine, heartfelt hospitality, and a dining experience that feels like home.
From perfectly fried catfish and creamy mac & cheese to sweet tea served with a smile, every dish we prepare is rooted in family, flavor, and Southern pride. We believe great food brings people together, and every guest who walks through our doors should feel welcomed like family.
We’re building a team of passionate, dependable, and energetic individuals who love great food, strong teamwork, and genuine hospitality. If you’re looking to grow in the restaurant industry, work in a fast-paced guest-focused environment, and be part of a team that supports one another, you’re in the right place.
‍ What We Offer:
**A welcoming and supportive team culture
**Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company
**Flexible scheduling and competitive pay
**Training and development from experienced leadership
**A fast-paced environment built on teamwork and respect
**The opportunity to be part of something special in RVA
Join Our Story
At Southern Kitchen, we’re more than a restaurant — we’re family. We value hustle, heart, accountability, and hospitality in everything we do. If you’re ready to bring passion, energy, and pride to the table, we’d love to have you on our team.

Salary

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits

Flexible schedule, 401(k), Employee discount, Paid training

Job Type

Full time, Part time

Schedule

8 hour shift, Weekend availability, Monday to Friday, On call, Holidays, Night shift