Breakfast Attendant

Workstream; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Inn Rapid City is seeking a Breakfast Attendant to set up, maintain, and break down the complimentary breakfast service, ensuring guests receive a warm welcome and a high-quality experience in a clean, professional environment.

You will greet guests, stock and rotate items, maintain sanitation, and assist with light food preparation. This on-site role requires flexibility for mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or a customer-facing role.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Food Handler's Card or equivalent certification may be required by local health department standards (must be obtained within a specified time frame).

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest entering the breakfast area with a warm, friendly, and professional demeanor.
• Maintain a stocked, fresh, and visually appealing breakfast setup, including pastries, cereals, fruit, yogurt, breads, coffee, juice, and milk.
• Monitor food and beverage levels and replenish items quickly to prevent shortages.
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness and sanitation in the serving area, tables, and surrounding floor space.
• Break down and clean all equipment and the breakfast area after service; report maintenance issues promptly.

Skills

Guest service

Time management

Customer focus

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Food safety

Job description

Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Careers and Jobs

The Breakfast Attendant is responsible for setting up, maintaining, and breaking down the complimentary hotel breakfast service. This role ensures all guests receive a warm welcome and enjoy a high-quality breakfast experience in a clean, professional, and efficient environment, contributing significantly to overall guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

1. Guest Service & Interaction

• Greet every guest entering the breakfast area with a warm, friendly, and professional demeanor.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly to questions, requests, and comments regarding the food, beverage, or service.
• Maintain a positive, helpful attitude and ensure all guest concerns are resolved satisfactorily, escalating issues to the Front Desk or Manager when necessary.

2. Food & Beverage Setup and Maintenance

• Ensure all food items (e.g., pastries, cereals, fruit, yogurt, breads) and beverage stations (e.g., coffee, juice, milk) are stocked, fresh, and visually appealing.
• Monitor food and beverage levels constantly and replenish items quickly to prevent shortages.
• Maintain proper food holding temperatures and practice "first-in, first-out" (FIFO) inventory rotation.
• Perform light food preparation (e.g., making waffle mix, brewing coffee/tea).

3. Cleanliness & Sanitation

• Maintain impeccable cleanliness and organization throughout the breakfast service, including the serving area, tables, and surrounding floor space.
• Clear and sanitize guest tables immediately after use.
• Wipe down counters, equipment, and surfaces regularly.
• Properly store or dispose of all leftover food items and supplies at the end of the service.
• Follow all local health and sanitation regulations, including proper handwashing and glove usage.

4. Area Breakdown & Inventory

• Break down and clean all equipment, serving dishes, and the entire breakfast area immediately following the scheduled service end time.
• Complete a daily inventory checklist of all items used and communicate restocking needs to the appropriate manager.
• Report any maintenance issues, equipment malfunctions, or damaged serving items promptly.
• Ensure the kitchen/storage area is clean, secured, and ready for the next day's service.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or a customer-facing role is preferred.
• Customer Focus: Exceptional interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for extended periods, walk, bend, lift, and carry items up to 25 pounds.
• Flexibility: Must be willing and able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Certifications: Food Handler's Card or equivalent certification may be required by local health department standards (must be obtained within a specified time frame).

750 Cathedral Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA