Food expeditor vs food server

The differences between food expeditors and food servers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a food expeditor has an average salary of $35,845, which is higher than the $25,209 average annual salary of a food server.

The top three skills for a food expeditor include good communication, food quality and work ethic. The most important skills for a food server are beverage orders, wine, and cleanliness.

Food expeditor vs food server overview

	Food Expeditor	Food Server
Yearly salary	$35,845	$25,209
Hourly rate	$17.23	$12.12
Growth rate	2%	9%
Number of jobs	50,669	125,455
Job satisfaction	1	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	37	42
Years of experience	-	-

Food expeditor vs food server salary

Food expeditors and food servers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Food Expeditor	Food Server
Average salary	$35,845	$25,209
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $46,000	Between $18,000 And $34,000
Highest paying City	-	Los Angeles, CA
Highest paying state	-	Vermont
Best paying company	-	Gettysburg College
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between food expeditor and food server education

There are a few differences between a food expeditor and a food server in terms of educational background:

	Food Expeditor	Food Server
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Food expeditor vs food server demographics

Here are the differences between food expeditors' and food servers' demographics:

	Food Expeditor	Food Server
Average age	37	42
Gender ratio	Male, 59.8% Female, 40.2%	Male, 36.0% Female, 64.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.4% Asian, 7.4% White, 52.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 4.2% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 8.7% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	7%

Differences between food expeditor and food server duties and responsibilities

Food expeditor example responsibilities.

Manage requisition and purchase order report facilitating logistics, supply chain and procurement which consolidate and streamline previous standard operating procedures.
Examine food portioning and finalize plate garnishing prior to table delivery.
Make sure all food items are accountable according to the POS check.
Stare at dishes and go to food expediter as soon as someone quit.
Utilize POS systems to place orders for guests and retrieve guest checks/ receipts.
Train managers as well as all front of the house employees on the responsibilities of expediter.

Food server example responsibilities.

Manage expediter window paying close attention to garnishes and presentation.
Provide outstanding customer service by communicating clearly and effectively while maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the restaurant.
Serve tables in a busy caf /bar environment.
Handle all transactions, both in person and by headset in drive-thru.
Work the Drive-Thru counter assisting numerous customers at a fast and friendly pace.
Prepare and serve delicious espresso, coffee drinks, and smoothies according to memorize recipes.

Food expeditor vs food server skills

Common food expeditor skills

Good Communication, 12%
Food Quality, 11%
Work Ethic, 8%
Cleanliness, 7%
Food Handling, 7%
Food Orders, 6%

Common food server skills

Beverage Orders, 10%
Wine, 9%
Cleanliness, 9%
Customer Service, 9%
Guest Service, 6%
Cash Handling, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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