Breakfast Attendant

Holiday-Inn-Express-and-Suites; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management in Springfield, IL is seeking a friendly Breakfast Attendant to greet guests, set up and refresh the breakfast area, and serve morning meals with efficiency.

You will handle food preparation, inventory, and cleanliness, maintain compliance with safety standards, and collaborate with team to ensure a welcoming, well‑stocked dining area for hotel guests.

Qualifications

• Food Handler’s Certification is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Restaurant experience (1 year preferred) is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests and maintain the breakfast area.
• Prepare foods such as fresh fruit, hot items, coffee, and juices.
• Set up serving dishes, utensils, cups and paper products.
• Restock items and keep the area clean and inviting.
• Wipe spills and wash equipment; ensure safe food handling.

Skills

Food Handler Certification

Communication

Flexibility

Restaurant experience

Organization

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 SUMMARYThe Breakfast Attendant should maintain positive guest interactions while serving breakfasts to guests in a friendly and efficient manner.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThis 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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESThe Hotel may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below, when applicableFood 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 DEMANDSAbility to stand and move throughout the kitchen and dining area.Standing 95% of shiftLifting up to 30 pounds maximum.Occasional twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking.Frequent talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.Benefits401(k)Disability insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRoom DiscountsEmployee Food and Beverage DiscountsEEO: 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.