Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Maurizio's Italian is an upscale casual neighborhood spot in Potomac inspired by the warmth of Italian cooking at home, offering fresh pastas, pizzas, and comforting dishes. Part of the Cava, Julii, and Melina family, the restaurant provides a bright, energetic dining room with rich textures and an open kitchen.
Position Summary
The Server is the face of the dining room and is responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience from greeting to farewell. Working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, the Server guides guests through the menu, takes and enters orders accurately, serves food and beverages, and anticipates guest needs throughout the meal. This role requires strong menu and beverage knowledge, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to hospitality.
What You'll Do
- Greet guests warmly, present menus, and guide them through food and beverage offerings, answering questions and making recommendations
- Take and accurately enter food and beverage orders using the POS system, noting allergies, modifications, and special requests
- Maintain thorough knowledge of the menu, daily specials, ingredients, preparation methods, allergens, and wine/cocktail pairings
- Suggestively sell and upsell appetizers, beverages, and desserts to enhance the guest experience and check average
- Serve and run food and beverages promptly, ensuring order accuracy and proper presentation
- Check in with guests throughout the meal, anticipate needs, refill beverages, and address requests promptly and professionally
- Deliver checks, process payments accurately, and handle cash and card transactions with integrity
- Complete opening, running, and closing side work, including stocking, polishing, and resetting tables for the next service
- Comply with all food-safety, sanitation, and responsible-alcohol-service standards and local health-code regulations
- Communicate clearly and professionally with kitchen, bar, and front-of-house team members to ensure smooth service
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($4.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Required Skills
Strong Customer Service Skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Strong Communication Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Time Management Skills
Ability to Multitask
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Italian
Upscale Casual
Part of Cava, Julii, and Melina
MAURIZIO’S is inspired by the warmth of Italian cooking at home, with fresh pastas, pizzas, and dishes that feel simple but deeply satisfying. Named after Maurizio Luise, a longtime friend of the founders and an important member of the WildGoat Hospitality family, the restaurant reflects his warmth, generosity, and love of bringing people together around the table.
The space is bright, layered, and full of personality, with rich textures, patterned details, and the kind of energy that comes from a full dining room and an open kitchen in constant motion. The smell of food coming from the kitchen, the sound of clinking glasses and conversation, and the feeling of a full table all come together naturally here. Opening Summer 2026, Maurizio’s is set to become a welcoming neighborhood spot in Potomac for good food, cheerful spirits, and meaningful meals shared with family and friends.
