EXPO (Kitchen) – OYSTER LOFT Pismo Beach

Description

Custom House Restaurant Group is a family of restaurants on the Central Coast, including Custom House, Mr. Rick’s, Mission Pizza, Ventana Grill, Wooly’s, and Oyster Loft. While we are an established company, we operate with the teamwork, accountability, and care of a family-owned business.

We believe life is about learning and we invest in the growth of our team members. Pride of ownership at every level helps shape a workplace culture built on respect, professionalism, and genuine care for our guests.

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Oyster Loft is seeking a strong, kitchen-oriented Expeditor to support service at a higher level than a traditional expo role. This position is integrated into kitchen operations and requires an understanding of food preparation, timing, and plate composition in addition to managing service flow.

The Expeditor plays a key role in coordinating between the kitchen and front-of-house teams, assisting with final dish execution, and ensuring accuracy, presentation, and pacing throughout service.

This position pays $17–$18 per hour depending on experience, plus tips.

We provide full coverage for required Food Handler and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training and certification. Training time and certification costs are covered in accordance with company policy and California requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the flow of tickets from kitchen to service staff

Actively work with the kitchen to prioritize and pace orders during service

Assist with final plating, garnish, and dish organization before service

Check dishes for accuracy, presentation, and temperature before leaving the kitchen

Communicate clearly with both kitchen and front-of-house teams to maintain timing

Identify and resolve service bottlenecks in real time

Support kitchen operations as needed during service

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the expo and pass area

Ensure standards are consistently met across all dishes leaving the kitchen

Employment is at-will in accordance with California law. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under California or federal law.

Requirements

Previous experience as an expeditor or in a high-volume restaurant required
Some kitchen experience required
Understanding of kitchen workflow, timing, and plating standards
Strong communication and leadership presence during service
Ability to multitask and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and consistency
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Food Handler Certification