About Us
First introduced to Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood in 2010, Osteria Morini brings the soulful cuisine and convivial spirit of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy to the historic Navy Yards in Washington, D.C. Known as the Italian Breadbasket, Emilia-Romagna is also the birthplace of some of the flavors and ingredients most commonly associated with Italian cuisine worldwide: prosciutto, mortadella, parmigiano, and balsamic vinegar.

 What We're Looking For

We are looking for passionate and dedicated Porters and runners to join the opening team. Be a part of this truly unique restaurant and work alongside hospitality pioneers and positive team members in an inclusive and professional environment. We offer career development if you are looking to grow your resume. 

Porter Responsibilities include:

• Washing all silverware, plates, and guest dishes, while maintaining the look and quality of the dish from the kitchen to the guest and ensuring hot food arrives hot and cold food arrives cold
• Maintain clean kitchen and assist restaurant by properly cleaning all dishes per restaurant standards, as well as assisting servers clear empty guest plates, glasses, and silver from tables
• Multitask between bussing tables, stocking plates, assisting guests, organization of plates and silverware, and all other duties that may be needed to enhance the guest experience, quickly, calmly, and seamlessly
• Engage with clients in a warm, friendly and vibrant manner, in line with Cucina Morini service and hospitality style
• Be able to stand, sit, walk, kneel, bend, touch, grab, during duration of shift. 
• Be able to withstand waters during duration of shift. 
• Report to work punctually as indicated on the schedule and in the correct, clean uniform, while adhering to personal hygiene standards

 Qualifications and Necessary Skills:

• Restaurant experienced preferred.
• Genuine passion for restaurant hospitality and service
• Energetic and friendly personality, with strong willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team and to support colleagues regardless of role, and a positive communication style.
• Willingness to embrace change and innovation, and to learn and adapt to new systems and service steps
• Broad and flexible availability to work
• Physical requirements include: ability to handle and carry trays, smallwares, equipment, or other items up to 50lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time

We offer competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days of employment for full-time employees. If you are interested in joining the Altamarea Group team, please submit your resume. Attachments that cannot be opened will not be considered. We offer career development if you are looking to advance your skills. 

Altamarea Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.