Breakfast Attendant

La Quinta Inn & Suites Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

La Quinta Inn & Suites Valdosta is seeking a Breakfast Attendant to manage continental breakfast operations with a focus on guest service and area cleanliness. You will set up, restock, and maintain the breakfast zone while greeting guests and ensuring a welcoming start to their day.

The role requires stamina for early hours, adherence to health codes, and teamwork to support housekeeping and front desk when needed. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Must initiate and engage in conversation with guests.
• Must pay close attention to details.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the breakfast area by cleaning the area and arranging furniture.
• Set up and break down continental breakfast items.
• Greet and acknowledge guests as they arrive and assist with needs.
• Bus and clean tables; straighten chairs and keep the area tidy.
• Restock drinks and food items and dispose of trash per standards.
• Receive supplies and rotate stock; maintain health-code compliance.

Skills

Guest interaction

Attention to detail

English communication

Teamwork

Job description

What makes Williams Hotel Group a great place to work? It’s our people. We understand that our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to developing and empowering our people, providing a stable, safe, and enjoyable work environment for everyone to achieve their greatest potential. And our culture proves it.Here's what we have to offer you:Competitive PayFun place to workClear path for growth and career advancementHotel DiscountsPaid VacationHealth, Vision, and Dental Insurance Benefits401k with company matchThis position is responsible for achieving and maintaining customer service and product quality standards for the delivery of complimentary breakfast.Education & ExperienceMINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to initiate and engage in conversation with guests.Must pay close attention to details.Must be able to visually inspect area, compare observations to standards and correct deficiencies.Obtain any locally required certifications.Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbalPhysical RequirementsMust be available to work 5:00 am to 12:00 noon.Must be available to work weekends and holidays.Firm and simple grasping is required in all aspects of work.Bending and/or stooping is required up to 60% of the work period.Standing and walking is required on a continuous basis in excess of 90% of the time; sitting is limited to short breaks.Reaching is required up to 80% of the time and may be combined with other activities such as pushing, pulling and bending in all phases of work; overhead reaching is limited to less than 20% of the time.Crouching and kneeling are required for approximately 20% to 25% of the time, particularly when cleaning the cabinet, floor and storage areas.Pushing and pulling actions are required in excess of 60% of the time for dusting, vacuuming and moving supplies, etc.Lifting of supplies occurs on a regular basis, usually not more than 25 pounds, but occasionally up to 50 pounds.Crawling is required on occasion, usually less than 5% of the time.Climbing of stairs is required, generally 1% to 2% of the time.Work ObjectivesPrepare the breakfast area by cleaning the area, properly arranging the furniture, emptying the trash receptacles, making fresh coffee, stocking the drinks, food items and other supplies (e.g., plastic ware, napkins) according to operating standards.Fundamental RequirementsDuring Complimentary Breakfast hours of operation:Set-up and breakdown continental breakfast items.Greet and acknowledge guests as they arrive.Bus and clean tables.Straighten chairs and properly arrange the furniture.Maintain the cleanliness of the breakfast area.Restock drink and food items and other supplies (e.g., plastic ware, napkins) according to standards.Make fresh coffee as needed.Empty trash receptacles.Thank guests as they depart.At the close of the complimentary breakfast, bus and clean all tables, clean and mop the breakfast area, empty the trash receptacles, store or dispose of all drinks, food items and supplies in accordance with operating standards and health codes.Clean all equipment and properly store it according to standards.Receive supplies, date and rotate stock. Complete and record inventory on inventory sheet and follow hotel operational procedures to ensure an order is placed for items that are below par levels.Perform essential job functions in accordance with local health department codes, standards and regulations.Assist with cleaning and maintaining other areas of the hotel.Guest SatisfactionRespond to guest needs, special requests and complaints.Smile, acknowledge and greet guests at front desk and other public areas.TeamworkBe available to work a flexible schedule.Assist other employees in various assignments, such as operating the hotel automobile or courtesy van, and assisting with laundry and housekeeping.Safety and SecurityPerform duties in accordance with Safety and Security Policies and Procedures.Perform duties in accordance with OSHA, HAZCOM, and Blood Borne Pathogens regulations and other applicable state and local regulations.Report lost and found items in accordance with hotel procedures.