Happy Camper Denver - Food Expeditor (Expo) at Happy Camper – Denver, Colorado

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We are the marinara-muddled minds behind Chicago’s Happy Camper, Homeslice, and Paradise Park. Our restaurants are wall to wall with lights, murals, and vignettes for the perfect gram. We are known for our art inspired spaces, delicious food and great vibes. Our brand is glued together by our company culture. Currently, we are looking for other folks who are enthusiastic about being part of our team and growing our ever-evolving brand. Many of our employees have been with the company from the first installment of the brand. Our careers feel like a life purpose for many of us and a common thread is that we pay a distinct amount of attention to detail in creating this atmosphere. The ideal candidate wants to really enjoy their work environment and the people they work with. With a restaurant group expanding as rapidly as we have, we need someone who is self-motivated, and willing to take initiative. The ideal candidate wants to really enjoy their work environment and the people they work with. With a restaurant group expanding as rapidly as we have, we need someone who is self-motivated, and willing to take initiative.

We are looking for an Expo to manage the flow of food between the kitchen and front of house with accuracy and efficiency. As an expo, you are responsible for ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen is complete, correct, and well presented before it reaches the guest. You’ll work closely with both the back and front of house teams, maintaining clear communication, and organization in a fast paced environment. This position also includes assisting with food running when needed to support the team . The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives under pressure, and enjoys working in a high-energy, team-focused environment.

This position is located at:
Happy Camper - Denver
3211 North Pecos Street
Denver, CO 80211

Responsibilities:

• Double-check all dishes for accuracy, presentation, and quality before they reach guests
• Coordinate food orders between kitchen and service staff to maintain smooth service
• Support the team by anticipating needs and staying proactive during service
• Assist in running food when needed
• Knowledge of the food menu and table numbers
• Maintain clean and tidy work areas
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Customer satisfaction-oriented
• Manage third party delivery apps (i.e., Doordash, UberEats, Caviar, Postmates
• and Grubhub)

Other Functions:

• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor
• Comply with health and food safety standards, restocking items, and cleaning
• Operate the cash register, answering the phone, providing great customer service, and following company policies & procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Physical Functions:

• Ability to stand and walk a minimum of 8 hours or as needed
• Must be able to exert well-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to 8 hours or as
  needed
• Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data
• Responsible for safely handling common food allergens in accordance with food safety standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to provide top notch customer service in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and ability work well under pressure with all restaurant staff
• Does high-quality work while unsupervised
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Strong multitasking and communication skills
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food when necessary
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed
• Able to handle money accurately and operate a point-of-sale system
• Able to work in a busy restaurant environment
• Previous restaurant experience preferred
• Spanish and English language skills a plus

Certification:

• Food Handlers certification required
• Must comply with local Denver Public Health food regulations

Required Skills

• Customer Service
• POS Systems

Compensation Details

Hourly Rate: $23/hr plus $2-4/hr in tips; total hourly earnings will vary on tips.

Benefits:

• Hourly pay plus tips
• Benefits eligibility based on schedule

Schedule: Part-time, weekends only (with potential for additional food running shifts throughout the week)

Department: Front of House
Reports to: General Manager
Status: Non-exempt. Variable Hourly
Location: Denver

Happy Camper is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.

Must be eligible to legally work in the United States.

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