Expeditor(Cantador) Job Description

Summary: The Cantador chef (expediter/expo) plays a crucial role in the restaurant's kitchen. By calling orders as they come into the kitchen, accurately prepared and delivered to customers in a timely manner. They act as a central communication point between the front and back of the house, ensuring a seamless dining experience for the guests.

Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Call out orders and provide clear instructions to kitchen staff regarding the timing and details of each dish.
Communicate special requests and modifications clearly to the kitchen staff.
Coordinate the timing of various dishes to ensure they are ready to be served simultaneously.
Work closely with chefs, line cooks, and other kitchen staff to maintain a smooth workflow.
Supervise the plating process to ensure dishes are visually appealing and meet presentation standards.
Provide guidance and support to kitchen staff, especially during busy periods.
Foster a positive and collaborative working environment in the kitchen.
Communicate any delays or changes in orders to Front of House staff to communicate to guests.

Skills:

Excellent verbal communication skills to relay orders and instructions clearly and confidently.
Ability to manage multiple orders and coordinate with various kitchen stations simultaneously.
Capacity to remain calm under pressure during busy periods and resolve issues efficiently.
An eye for detail to ensure orders are accurate, properly plated, and meet quality standards.
Collaborative mindset to work well with both kitchen and serving staff, facilitating a smooth operation.
Efficient use of time to coordinate orders, especially during peak hours.
Ability to quickly identify and address problems, finding suitable solutions in a timely manner.
Commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing concerns promptly.

Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Born into a family with 15 children, Jose Ramirez was "lucky number 7." He started his pursuit of this dream as a 13-year-old bagboy at a grocery store in what is known as The Highlands area of Denver. He later worked as a server at Las Palmas, working 60-70 hours per week, eventually becoming the server manager. He would work so much that he would oftentimes sleep in his car while providing for his wife, Martha, and his two sons, Luis and Daniel. Jose saved up enough money to open up the first Los Dos Potrillos location in Centennial in 2002. Jose opened this first location of Los Dos with just $5.18 left in his bank account. Having sunk everything he had into his restaurant, Jose would tell these first customers of Los Dos that if they didn't like the food, he'd buy it for them. Now with four locations in Centennial (the original location), Littleton, Highlands Ranch, and Parker, Los Dos Potrillos provide customers in the South Metro area with "Real Mexican Food" while maintaining a family-friendly, "hole-in-the-wall" experience thanks to years of hard work by Jose Ramirez and his family.

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