Breakfast Attendant

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Springfield; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management is seeking a Breakfast Attendant to ensure friendly, efficient breakfast service and a welcoming dining area for guests at our Springfield property.

The role involves setting up the breakfast area, preparing and replenishing food and beverages, and maintaining cleanliness throughout service hours. This position requires flexibility in shifts and a customer‑oriented approach to hospitality.

Qualifications

• Food Handler’s Certification is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Restaurant experience (1 year preferred).
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests.
• Setting up and maintaining the breakfast area as required by brand standards.
• Taking inventory of food, beverages and supplies needed for each day.
• Assist in ordering or purchasing food supplies.
• Preparing foods such as fresh fruit, hot food, coffee, and juices from concentrates.
• Setting up serving dishes/trays, utensils, cups, and other paper products.
• Clearing and cleaning tables as they are vacated.
• Wiping up spills.
• Restocking items consistently throughout the breakfast hours and for the next day.
• Washing serving equipment and returning to storage.
• Returning reusable food supplies to storage.
• Keeping breakfast area clean including removing trash, cleaning breakfast area and kitchen counters, cabinets and floors.
• Vacuum, mop and dust breakfast area and lobby.
• Serve customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Keep the breakfast counter and work area neat and clean at all times.
• Ensure the breakfast and lounge area looks neat, clean, and inviting.
• Wash glassware and utensils after each use.
• Maintain a clean working area by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of glass doors and windows, etc.

Skills

Food Handler Certification

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Restaurant experience

Organizational skills

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

JOB SUMMARY

The Breakfast Attendant should maintain positive guest interactions while serving breakfasts to guests in a friendly and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Interact with guests.
• Setting up and maintaining the breakfast area as required by brand standards.
• Taking inventory of food, beverages and supplies needed for each day.
• Assist in ordering or purchasing food supplies.
• Preparing foods such as fresh fruit, hot food, coffee, and juices from concentrates.
• Setting up serving dishes/trays, utensils, cups, and other paper products.
• Clearing and cleaning tables as they are vacated.
• Wiping up spills.
• Restocking items consistently throughout the breakfast hours and for the next day.
• Washing serving equipment and returning to storage.
• Returning reusable food supplies to storage.
• Keeping breakfast area clean including removing trash, cleaning breakfast area and kitchen counters, cabinets and floors.
• Vacuum, mop and dust breakfast area and lobby.
• Serve customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Keep the breakfast counter and work area neat and clean at all times.
• Ensure the breakfast and lounge area looks neat, clean, and inviting.
• Wash glassware and utensils after each use.
• Maintain a clean working area by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of glass doors and windows, etc. if required.
• Perform physical activities such as lifting.
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations.
• Treat all guests and colleagues with kindness and respect.
• Promote a safe working environment.
• Adhere to all SOPs and LSOPs.
• Participate in meetings and team huddles as required.
• Perform Other duties as and when assigned by the hotel management.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Hotel may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below, when applicable

• Food Handler’s Certification (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good personality and positive interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Restaurant experience (1 year preferred).
• Exceptional organizational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand and move throughout the kitchen and dining area.
• Standing 95% of shift
• Lifting up to 30 pounds maximum.
• Occasional twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking.
• Frequent talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Source: Driftwood Hospitality