Restaurant 101: Expo

June 5, 2018August 19, 2020 ~ MaryK ~ Leave a comment

Expo: short for "expediter", a person who organizes the flow of food from the kitchen into the dining room. This requires a strong knowledge of how long it takes each dish to cook (cook time) and how quickly the kitchen is currently cooking each dish (ticket time). Good expos will alert servers or managers if … Continue reading Restaurant 101: Expo

Restaurant 101: What does a Runner/ Expo Do?

May 23, 2012September 9, 2019 ~ MaryK ~ 5 Comments

While dining out you have probably heard the terms "Expo" and "Runner," but have you ever wondered what those words mean in a restaurant setting? Essentially, the food runners (a.k.a Runner) and Expediter (a.k.a Expo) make sure that all your food comes out at the same time and in a reasonable manner. That simple … Continue reading Restaurant 101: What does a Runner/ Expo Do?

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Restaurant 101: Expo

Restaurant 101: What does a Runner/ Expo Do?