Food Expediter –Summer 2026 Seasonal – Full/Part Time

Alterra•Steamboat Springs, CO

7d•$21 - $22

About The Position

Seasonal Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. POSITION SUMMARY Our food expediter ensures all orders are prepared and served correctly and on time. Applicants will be considered for all Food and Beverage locations based on need, skills, experience and ability as necessary.

Requirements

2 years of previous work history/education required
Experience as food expeditor or other restaurant position required
Understanding of health and safety rules in a restaurant
Dexterity in using kitchen equipment or utensils and carry heavy trays
Well-organized and ability to lead and direct people
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities
Must have current Food Handler and Allergy training certificate, or must attend Food Handler and Aller-train certification courses for Alterra Mountain company within 14 days of employment
Must be minimum 16 years of age
Must stand for long periods of time
Must lift and carry up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in the English language

Nice To Haves

Higher degree in hospitality or relevant field will be appreciated

Responsibilities

Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the servers to the kitchen
Ensure orders are being prepared with the correct priority
Assist in the final preparation of dishes
Check dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation and temperature
Organize orders to maintain fast service
Eliminate obstacles in service, food preparation lines or dishwashing
Inspect the premises according to quality and sanitation standards and assist in cleaning
Transfer important information between the kitchen and the wait staff (e.g. when a customer has a particular request)
Handle complaints from guests to preserve the restaurant’s reputation
Support other tasks as needed
Station set up per station guide, and completed side work
Adhere to all restaurant safety and health standards
Ensure 8–12-minute ticket times are achieved. Alert management immediately if the threshold exceeds this standard
Ensure understanding and compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
Be a consistent role model for company’s Service Excellence standards
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees
Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge
Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
401(k) plan with generous company match
Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
Free regional bus pass