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Employee Spotlight: Annie Hayes
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Employee Spotlight: Annie Hayes

Annie, a 3-year Muriale’s star, excels in every role with a smile. Loved for her dedication and snacks, she’s a team favorite! “She’s one of the sweetest,” says a coworker.

Employee Spotlight: Hailey Minger
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Employee Spotlight: Hailey Minger

Meet Hailey Minger, our dedicated and spirited Lead Register/Takeout Cashier at Muriale's. With over five years of experience, Hailey has...

Employee Spotlight: Ellie Gregory
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Employee Spotlight: Ellie Gregory

"Ellie has such ambition and drive. I’ve never seen someone her age that has so much on her plate and still asks for more." Q&A How many...

Employee Spotlight: Rich Kiser
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Employee Spotlight: Rich Kiser

Q&A How many years have you worked at Muriales? “17 years” What position in the kitchen do you work? “I work the sauce spoon. Every red...

Employee Spotlight: Carter Saunders
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Employee Spotlight: Carter Saunders

Carter Saunders is a Fairmont local who graduated from East Fairmont High School in 2022, where he played basketball. He’s currently studying Occupational Safety (Safety Engineering) at Fairmont State and will graduate on May 9th, 2026. Carter will soon be moving on to a new role with Integrity Kokosing, a pipelining and construction company in the oil and gas industry, where he’ll work as a traveling safety specialist.Q&AWhat is your role here, and how long have you been part of the team? I sta

Employee Spotlight: Morgan Dupont
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Employee Spotlight: Morgan Dupont

Meet Morgan, our featured Muriales team member, who has brought her energy and expertise to various roles over seven years. From crafting the perfect cocktail to creating memorable guest experiences, she's become an integral part of our team. Discover her go-to dishes, standout moments, and valuable tips for excelling in our fast-paced environment.Q&A How long have you been working at Muriales? "Around 7 years."Morgan has worked in every single position in front of house. Manager, Hostess, Seate

Employee Spotlight: MaLisa Welsh
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Employee Spotlight: MaLisa Welsh

Meet MaLisa Welsh, a dedicated and vibrant team member at Muriale's Italian Kitchen, celebrating 15 years of service.

Employee Spotlight: Nate Baker
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Employee Spotlight: Nate Baker

Nate is a senior cook at Muriales who works in just about every station in the kitchen from takeout, to hoagies, pizzas, sauté, sauce spoon, you name it he does it. Q&AHow long have you been a part of Muriale's team? Thirteen and a half years.What positions have you held?Almost every position in the back of the house.What do you like most about working at Muriales ?It feels like a big family and you know someone has your back.What's your favorite memory working at Muriales?When a Ferrari club ca

Employee Spotlight: Trevor Saunders
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Employee Spotlight: Trevor Saunders

Q&AHow many years have you worked at Muriales?I have worked at Muriales for roughly 5 years now.What position in the Front of House do you work?So I am a bartender, I do a lot of the banquets and caterings, and I used to serve.What position did you start in?I was a host staff when I started.What is your favorite part of working here? I just love how everyone is a family and we work as a team always. There’s never any issues because of friendship and all.What is your favorite memory?My favorite m

Employee Spotlight: Christian Nestor
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Employee Spotlight: Christian Nestor

Meet this week's employee spotlight, Christian Nestor! Described as versatile, hardworking, and dependable, Christian is one of our most valued team members here at Muriales. Q&AHow long have you worked at Muriales?“I have worked at Muriales for 10 years.”What is your favorite meal?“My favorite meal is either the chicken or veal parmesan” What do you like most about working at Muriales?“What I like most about working at Muriales is probably the people I work with. I’ve made a lot of close friend

Employee Spotlight: Madison Balzer
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Employee Spotlight: Madison Balzer

How many years have you worked at Muriale's? I have worked at Muriale's for 4 years. I started here when I was 16 as a host. I moved up to seater, and then server. I also work register at curbside. What is your favorite meal? My favorite meal is probably the Shrimp Fra Diavlo. What do you like most about working here? My co-workers for sure! I had a friend who started here before me when we were in high school and she brought me in to get an application. After some time, I realized it is so ea

Employee Spotlight: Ms. Velda Phillips
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Employee Spotlight: Ms. Velda Phillips

Chances are if you have visited Muriale’s for lunch anytime in the last 12 years you have met our next amazing employee Ms. Velda Phillips. Velda has been with Muriale’s since 2010. Born and raised in Grafton, she moved to Fairmont in 1969. Velda has one daughter, Stephanie who lives in Virginia Beach, and one son Shawn, who lives in Grafton. She has 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Before joining the Muriale’s family, Velda worked at Holiday Inn in Fairmont for almost 40 years. She wore

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