KITCHEN COORDINATOR / EXPEDITOR

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Restaurant / Hospitality

About the Role

We are looking for a Kitchen Coordinator / Expeditor to join our restaurant team in Ilupeju.

The Kitchen Coordinator will serve as the middle point between the service team and the kitchen, making sure orders move smoothly from the waiters to the kitchen and back to the customer.

You will be responsible for receiving and organizing KOTs, calling out orders to the kitchen team, following up on pending orders, checking completed dishes and ensuring they are properly handed over to the service team.

This role is ideal for someone who is fast, organized, attentive and confident enough to coordinate both the kitchen and service teams during busy periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and properly organize Kitchen Order Tickets (KOTs) from the service team.
• Call out orders clearly to the appropriate kitchen stations.
• Ensure special requests, modifications and table requirements are properly communicated to the kitchen.
• Monitor orders from the time they are received until they are ready for service.
• Follow up with the kitchen team on delayed or pending orders.
• Receive completed dishes from the kitchen and cross-check them against the KOT.
• Check that orders are complete and properly presented before they leave the kitchen.
• Hand over completed orders to the appropriate waiter or service staff.
• Communicate order changes, cancellations, unavailable items and delays between the kitchen and service team.
• Coordinate the timing of different dishes to ensure orders for the same table are served together where possible.
• Help prevent wrong orders, missing items and unnecessary food wastage.
• Keep the KOT and dispatch area clean and organized.
• Work closely with the chefs, waiters, supervisors and restaurant management to resolve order-related issues.
• Maintain proper hygiene and food safety standards within the dispatch area.
• Perform other duties related to restaurant operations as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in a restaurant, hotel or similar hospitality environment.
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Expeditor, Kitchen Coordinator, Food Runner, Senior Waiter, Captain or Restaurant Supervisor is an advantage.
• Good understanding of restaurant kitchen and service operations.
• Ability to read and manage KOTs accurately.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm during busy service periods.
• Fast, organized and proactive approach to work.
• Good teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Staff accommodation
• Staff feeding
• Paid holiday work
• Opportunity for career growth within the restaurant/hospitality industry.

Work Location: In person