Bistro Associate

Newport Hospitality Group; West Orange, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

DailyPay

Staff hotel rates

Job summary

Newport Hospitality Group is seeking a Bistro/Catering Associate for the Courtyard by Marriott in New Jersey. The role blends food service with guest contact and event support, requiring friendly interaction and accurate order taking.

Responsibilities include preparing and serving food, maintaining the bistro area, handling POS transactions, and assisting with inventory. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service or food service preferred.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare and serve food and drinks according to company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in the bistro area.
• Handle cash and operate the point-of-sale system.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Food safety

Communication

Evenings & weekends

Teamwork

Job description

The Bistro/Catering Associate at a Courtyard by Marriott is responsible for combining roles in food service, customer interaction, and event support.

Benefits

• Insurance (health, dental, vision, etc.)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• 401K retirement plan
• DailyPay: Access your earned wages when needed
• Special team member hotel rates for travel enthusiasts

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently
• Prepare and serve food and drinks according to company standards
• Maintain cleanliness in the bistro area
• Handle cash and operate the point-of-sale system
• Assist with inventory management and restocking supplies

Requirements

• Previous experience in a customer service or food service role preferred
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Note

Duties may adapt to meet evolving business needs. All offers are contingent on background checks. Adhering to Newport Handbook policies is required.

Newport Hospitality 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.