Breakfast Attendant

InnVest Hotels; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

InnVest Hotels is seeking a Breakfast Attendant to provide exceptional guest service in a busy hospitality environment. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the breakfast area, from setup and maintenance of the buffet to direct guest interactions, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a desire to exceed expectations, working flexible morning shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively, read and write.
• Availability to work morning shifts, any day including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized service and maintain breakfast buffet as per brand standards.
• Prepare and set up food items and maintain cleanliness in the breakfast area.
• Communicate guest complaints to management for timely resolution.

Skills

Active listening

Guest service knowledge

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent experience

Job description

Passion Drives Performance. InnVest succeeds because our people love what we do. Our entire team shares a deep-rooted passion for the world of hospitality & travel that extends far beyond the walls of our offices and locations.

Our company culture is built on collaboration. A nimble team where everyone has a voice at the table and an opportunity to pursue their passions. Our skillsets are as diverse as our portfolio, but we all have a singular focus: a belief that partnerships deliver the best results, an entrepreneurial approach to decision making, respect for others, a strong sense of integrity, and a curiosity to challenge the status quo.

With 100 hotels in our portfolio, representing 18 internationally recognized hotel brands, InnVest is the largest independent owner of hotels in Canada. In addition, our management team oversees the day-to-day activities of almost 90 hotels also making InnVest the largest independent operator of hotels in Canada. InnVest’s portfolio is geographically diverse with hotels from Vancouver, BC to Corner Brook, NFLD but also experientially diverse from Roadside inns to luxury urban properties.

At InnVest, our mission is simple – to deliver outstanding guest experiences and superior returns on quality hospitality investment. A career at InnVest will provide you with unrivaled opportunities and invaluable exposure to Canada’s largest independently-owned and operated hotel portfolio.

ACTIVITIES:

The duties and responsibilities for the Breakfast Attendant include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide personalized service to all guests.
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining the breakfast buffet as required by brand standards.
• Follow menu requirements as provided by the brand.
• Prepare foods such as fresh fruit, bread, pastries, batters, and coffee.
• Stock coffee, juice, and milk.
• Set up serving dishes/trays, utensils, cups, and other paper products.
• Set out/arrange cold food, such as pastries, cereals, etc.
• Prepare and set up hot food items.
• Restock items consistently throughout the breakfast hours and for the next day.
• Maintain the breakfast area in a clean condition during the hours of operation.
• Clear and sanitize tables and chairs as they are vacated.
• Clean buffet counter and empty trash as needed.
• Wash serving equipment and return to storage.
• Return reusable food supplies to storage.
• Complete the required cleaning daily, based on the cleaning frequency chart.
• Serve as a pleasant, hospitable host, greet guests and provide assistance.
• Be sure that established service procedures are always followed. Thank the guest and invite them to return.
• Communicate complaints to the General Manager or shift supervisor, for immediate service recovery support.
• Responsible to check inventory levels of all food, beverages, and supply items on the buffet and replenish them as needed for each day.
• Assist General Manager with ordering or purchasing food supplies.
• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and standards.

COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING:

• Provincial serve safe certificate an asset (can be acquired upon hire)
• Active listening skills are required to recognize, understand and fulfill guest requirements.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• High school graduate or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills must also be able to read and write
• Demonstrated knowledge of guest service and a genuine desire to exceed guest expectations
• Availability to work the morning shift, any day of the week including weekends and holidays

InnVest Hotels is an inclusive employer. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We appreciate all applications, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.