Breakfast Attendant

Arbor Lodging; Iowa City, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k program with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Arbor Lodging seeks a Breakfast Attendant to oversee the breakfast buffet setup and takedown, maintain the dining space, ensure food availability, and provide guest services. The role includes seating assistance, delivering items, and maintaining cleanliness and presentation throughout the shift.

Shifts start at 5am with a requirement to work Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday. Prior hotel/restaurant service experience and a customer-first attitude are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous hotel or restaurant service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Food and Beverage Service.
• Service-minded and friendly, professional behavior.
• Ability to multi-task while focusing on guest service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the breakfast area during meal service.
• Welcome guests and provide personalized service.
• Assist guests by helping them to their seats.
• Tend to hotel guest needs and requests.
• Know about the property, hours, locations, and nearby places of interest.
• Prepare foods in line with brand standards.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality mindset

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.

Summary

The Breakfast Attendant oversees the setup and takedown of the breakfast buffet to ensure a smooth and positive breakfast experience for hotel guests. In addition, this Breakfast Attendant maintains the dining space, ensures food is available, accepts payment, and provides any other guest services. They help with seating, delivering food and drinks to guests, managing the buffet, and cleaning tables between guests.

Shifts start at 5am. Must be available Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the breakfast area during meal service


• Welcome and provide personalized service to all guests


• Assist guests by helping them to their seats?


• Tend to hotel guest needs and requests


• Have knowledge of restaurant’s menu items and beverage choices


• Know about the entire property, services, hours of operation, locations, nearby places of interest, etc.


• Prepare foods in line with brand standards


• Ensure breakfast items are continually replenished and presented in an appealing manner


• Wipe up spills and maintain cleanliness of all appliances and counter space in the buffet area and workspace throughout the breakfast shift, practicing clean-as-you-go procedures


• Clear and clean tables as they are vacated


• Inspect the cleanliness and presentation of all flatware, glass, and silverware prior to use


• Maintain the inventory of food, beverages, and supplies for each day


• Ensure that guests are always provided with the highest quality product and service


• Solve guest issues with professionalism and always maintain a hospitable attitude


• Additional tasks may be assigned at any given time. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Has a High School diploma or GED


• Previous hotel or restaurant service experience preferred


• Has knowledge of Food and Beverage Service


• Service-minded and exhibits friendly and professional behavior


• Ability to multi-task while remaining associate and guest service focused


• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.


• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Annual review with increase potential


• 401k program with company match


• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available to eligible employees


• Wellness benefits available to eligible employees

Arbor’s Guiding Principles

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.


• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.


• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.


• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.


• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.