Expediter
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Grand Banks is seeking a skilled Expediter with high-volume restaurant experience. Enjoy the summer sun while working with Crew - g reat sunsets guaranteed! VENUE Grand Banks Grand Banks is a celebrated oyster bar aboard a historic sailboat docked in Tribeca. Named The Absolute Best Waterfront Restaurant in New York by New York Magazine and one of the Best Waterfront Restaurants in the World by CNN Travel, Grand Banks features sustainably harvested oysters, nautically inspired cocktails, and awe-inspiring views. COMPANY Crew Crew is an innovative hospitality group that creates and operates experience focused restaurants and nautical ventures in New York and beyond. With a focus on stunning locations, committed employees, engaged leadership, and appealing food and beverage offerings, Crew has created an outstanding work environment with leading industry pay and great opportunities for advancement. Crew is built on a simple premise: creating experiences that we love and sharing them with the world. Whether it's sipping cocktails on a historic schooner overlooking New York Harbor or enjoying sustainable oysters in a cozy New Orleans hideaway, we focus on making the places we wish existed. Crew's award-winning restaurants include Grand Banks (Tribeca), Holywater (Tribeca), Pilot (Brooklyn Heights), High Tide (Dumbo), Drift In (West Village), Island Oyster, (Governors Island), and Seaworthy (New Orleans). And there are more on the way. Crew's flagship restaurant, Grand Banks, was named The Absolute Best Waterfront Restaurant in New York by New York Magazine, one of the Best Waterfront Restaurants in the World by CNN Travel, Best Outdoor Dining in New York City by The Village Voice, Best Oyster Bar in New York City by The New York Observer, and one of the Three Best Bars in New York by Conde Nast Traveler. Seaworthy topped Eater's monthly Heatmap of New Orleans Restaurants for six months post opening, and was named Seafood Restaurant of the Year by New Orleans Magazine, and one of New Orleans Five Best New Restaurants by the Times Picayune. Vogue has named Grand Banks, Island Oyster, and Pilot the top three places to drink outside in New York City; AM New York named Pilot the Best Boat Bar in New York City; and Island Oyster was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award for Restaurant Design. Holywater, Crew's most recent venture, spent it's first six months on Eaters list of NYC's Hottest New Cocktail bars and it's launch was celebrated by The New York Times, Town & Country, Elle Decor, and more. DETAILS Job Overview Position Summary Expediters provide a critical support system for the restaurant, ensuring quality control and proper presentation of food in a timely manner . Expediters act as a liaison between the Front of House, the Back of House, and Oyster Shuckers to provide guests with efficient and thoughtfully timed service. Expediters must have a critical eye for detail and a strong sense of pride in their work; the guest experience is directly related to the ability of the Expediter to communicate and perform assigned duties. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Comply with Crew and Department of Health established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observe proper food preparation and handling techniques and safety protocols
• Comply with Crew safety plan and standards as set forth in training materials
• Ensure that all kitchen and oyster orders are prepared and delivered in a timely manner, according to menu and customer specifications, consistently following protocol for ticket handling and communication
• Finalize the presentation of each plate and test food temperatures as per Crew training
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times to ensure DOH standards are met
• Liaise between Front of House and Back of House team members
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of every item on the menu and answer guest questions with clarity and confidence, providing recommendations upon request
• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform; maintain well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by company policy
• Set up and breakdown station to specification; perform cleaning tasks at the conclusion of each service and prepare for the following service
• Work in collaboaration with staff to ensure food and beverage is received by guests in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential job functions when working in a high business volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods of time as required to perform essential job functions
• Able to lift 15+ lbs.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Oysters
• Must love sunsets
• Polished personal presentation; grooming meets Company standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook
• Willingness to work in outdoor climate conditions

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the functions of this job, an employee must walk, stand, or remain stationary during entire the shift. Employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe with the potential for slipping or tripping. Employee must frequently wash their hands and lift or move up to 35 pounds. Benefits

• Paid Safe and Sick Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discount