Job Description: Breakfast Attendant at Springhill Suites Manchester
Location: 975 Perimeter Rd, Manchester, NH 03103
Overview: The Breakfast Attendant is responsible for providing exceptional service to guests in an efficient and courteous manner within the complimentary breakfast area of a hotel.
Responsibilities:
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
- Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working.
- Greet and seat guests at appropriate tables in a timely manner.
- Ensure quality control of menus regarding cleanliness and appearance.
- Clear, clean, and reset tables/hotel spaces per client requests or management instructions.
- Ensure all service areas are stocked, organized, clean, and all side work is completed each shift.
- Accommodate special requests made by guests and offer appropriate alternatives when necessary.
- Communicate with all departments regarding in-house VIPs.
- Support all areas of beverage and food service, including washing dishes, restocking supplies, sweeping, mopping, washing work tables, and moving trash.
- Know standards of service for receiving room service orders.
- Have thorough knowledge of menus and current specials across departments.
- Carry out cashiering functions, including closing checks and completing end-of-shift paperwork.
- Perform opening and closing procedures and side work duties according to station rotation.
- Answer questions about the hotel, standards, guest expectations, local attractions, and activities.
- Perform other duties or attend meetings as requested by management.
- Produce high-quality drinks, including specialty coffee, tea, cocktails, and other beverage requests as required.
Qualifications:
- Ability to perform tasks with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred, or relevant experience.
- Willingness to work varied schedules including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be of legal age to serve alcohol and pass responsible serving courses such as TIPs.
- Ability to obtain and provide a Food Handlers card as required.
- Ability to evaluate and choose among options quickly and accurately.
- Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
- Understanding of hotel products and guest services.
- Effective communication skills with guests and team members.
- Positive attitude and a desire to serve others.
- Basic knowledge of food and beverage standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
- Numerical skills including basic arithmetic.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and memos.
- Patience, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with customers and staff.
- Willingness to learn new tasks, support team members, and respond positively to guests and colleagues.