Expeditor at Maurizio’s with Freehand Hospitality
About Freehand Hospitality
Rooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles—from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare—paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax.
About Maurizio’s
Maurizio offers a true taste of Italy in the heart of Halifax. Honouring its storied legacy, the reimagined restaurant blends tradition with sophistication, serving refined Italian dishes made with premium local produce and exclusive imported ingredients not found elsewhere in the city. From handmade pastas to expertly crafted cocktails, every detail reflects a commitment to quality, comfort, and timeless hospitality.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a sharp, organized, and detailed Expeditor to help bridge the gap between our kitchen and front-of-house teams and play a crucial role in ensuring food quality, accuracy, timing and a smooth flow of the restaurant in a fine-dining environment.
What you will be doing as a Expeditor:
- Ensuring each dish is delivered to guests with impeccable timing and accuracy, meeting the highest standard of presentation and quality;
- Acting as a crucial liaison between front- and back-of-house teams, clearly communicating special requests, dietary aversions, and allergy modifications with precision;
- Conducting final quality control checks on every plate – assessing presentation, temperature, and order completeness before the dishes leave the kitchen;
- Anticipating and resolving issues swiftly and professionally during peak service to maintain seamless flow and guest satisfaction;
- Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and cook times – ensuring a flawless course pacing and timely “fires” or “pick-ups”;
- Maintaining acute awareness of table and seat numbers to guarantee dishes are delivered to the correct guest without delay or confusion;
- Such other related duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.
The person we are looking for has:
- Minimum 1 year experience working as a server assistant;
- A diploma or degree in tourism and hospitality or similar is considered a strong asset;
- Strong product and preparation method knowledge;
- Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment;
- Strong organizational skills;
- The ability to take direction and prioritize;
- Strong oral communication skills.
Why join us and what's in it for you?
- Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits
- Integrated learning environment with room to grow
- Access to our gym and fitness facility
- 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass
- Company RRSP contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligible for company referral bonus program
- Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals
A member of The Armour Group Ltd, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!
Qualified applicants are invited to apply through the job link or submit their resume and cover letter to
[email protected]. Please note that, while we thank all applicants for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
