Are you ready to help deliver culinary perfection, one plate at a time? Join our culinary team as an Expeditor, where your passion for precision directly nourishes the lives of the residents in our vibrant retirement community.
What You’ll Bring:
- Fast, organized energy to keep service flowing smoothly
- Clear communication to keep the kitchen and servers in sync
- A sharp eye for detail ensuring every plate looks perfect
- A passion for guest satisfaction with every dish delivered
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- No late nights.
- Positive team environment and culture.
- Room to grow.
- Awesome total rewards package.
Apply today and become part of a team where every dish delivers comfort, dignity, and joy. Culinary students are welcome to apply!
Earn a competitive hourly rate based on years of experience.
Additional compensation includes:
- Generous PTO beginning with a maximum of 104 hours annually
- 1.5x Holiday Pay
- 1.5x Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week
- Referral Bonus for new employee referrals that join our team
- Star Employee Recognition Program including monetary awards
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Supplemental: Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness, Legal Resources, and Identity Theft
- 401k with company match
- Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250 annually for qualifying coursework
- Educational Partnership Discounts: South University, ECPI, Regent University, St. Leo University, and Colorado Christian University
Position Summary: The Expeditor position ensures the smooth flow of food from the kitchen to the dining area, coordinating orders, maintaining quality standards, and enhancing the overall dining experience. This position reports to the Sous Chef.
- Ensures that the service station is ready for meal service.
- Acts as a liaison between the kitchen staff and waitstaff, ensuring that food orders are prepared and delivered in a timely manner.
- Inspects dishes for accuracy and presentation before they leave the kitchen, ensuring they meet the restaurant's standards.
- Assists in the final plating and garnishing of dishes, ensuring they are visually appealing and ready for service.
- Maintains clear communication with kitchen staff and servers regarding order status, potential delays, and any issues that arise.
- Handles customer complaints and resolves any discrepancies related to food quality or order accuracy.
- Upholds health and sanitation standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a clean and safe environment for food preparation and service.
Education and/or Experience:
- 1-3 years of experience; basic culinary knowledge is a plus. Culinary students welcome.
- Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment.
- Interest in learning and growing within the kitchen team.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
- Preferred candidates will have:
- Strong verbal communication skills are essential for effectively relaying orders and coordinating between the kitchen and front-of-house staff.
- Ability to manage multiple orders and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Keen eye for attention detail to ensure that all dishes meet quality and presentation standards.
- Previous experience in a restaurant setting, particularly in roles that involve food service or kitchen operations, is often preferred.
- Ability to be on your feet and moving quickly throughout the restaurant.
Our vision at Atlantic Shores is "To be a neighborhood where people want to live and work." Located in Virginia Beach, we are an award-winning continuing care retirement community serving ages 55 and up. We live our mission of being a welcoming neighborhood promoting active lifestyles in a community which ensures freedom, dignity, wellness, independence and security for all residents and staff.
Our Core Values include:
- Service to others
- Culture of Trust/Honesty
- Leadership to Grow
- Loyalty
Why choose us? For a rewarding opportunity.
We are looking for people who have a heart full of compassion, people who are warm and kind. Here at Atlantic Shores, you will have the opportunity to make a wonderful difference in someone’s life every day. Employment with Atlantic Shores comes with great benefits - with the flexibility to choose the health and welfare plans to best meet your needs.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience; basic culinary knowledge is a plus
- Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment
- Interest in learning and growing within the kitchen team
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Strong verbal communication skills for relaying orders and coordinating kitchen and front-of-house staff
- Ability to manage multiple orders and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Keen attention to detail to ensure dishes meet quality and presentation standards
- Previous restaurant experience, particularly in food service or kitchen operations
- Ability to remain on your feet and move quickly throughout the restaurant
What We Do
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community is a resident-governed, cooperative retirement community located on a 100-acre campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Serving individuals aged 55 and over, it provides a comprehensive continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. The community offers a variety of waterfront apartments and villas, emphasizing independence, compassion, and a high quality of life.
