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Expediter / pass runner

Stands at the pass between kitchen and floor, checking every plate before it leaves and calling tickets so courses arrive together. In some restaurants a senior chef does this; in others it is a front of house role.

A real shift

Set up the pass with tickets, cloths and garnishes, then spend service reading orders, checking plates against allergies and specs, and sending runners to the right tables.

Skills that matter

  • Ticket management
  • Quality control
  • Calm communication
  • Allergen checks
  • Timing courses

Qualifications

  • Level 2 Food Safety
  • Allergen awareness training
  • Experience as a server or runner

Where it leads

  1. Expediter / pass runner
  2. Head waiter
  3. Supervisor
  4. Kitchen commis

What we'd ask on the show

  • The pass: where the kitchen and the floor meet
  • Who carries the blame for a wrong plate
  • Calling the board without shouting

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