Breakfast Attendant

Homewood-Suites-By-Hilton; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual review with increase potential

401k program with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Arbor Lodging is seeking a Breakfast Attendant to set up and manage the breakfast area, greet guests, assist with seating, and replenish food and beverages with a focus on hospitality and efficiency.

You will maintain a clean dining area, know menu items, and respond promptly to guest requests while supporting the team during shift hours at the hotel property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in hotel or restaurant service preferred.
• Knowledge of Food and Beverage Service expected.
• Service-minded and professional demeanor required.
• Ability to multi-task while focusing on guest service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the breakfast area during service.
• Welcome guests and provide attentive service.
• Assist guests with seating as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and replenish buffet items.
• Ensure items are displayed appetizingly and stocked.
• Care for guest needs and respond professionally to requests.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, beverages, and hotel services.
• Protect cleanliness of tables, utensils, and buffet area.

Skills

Food & Beverage knowledge

Guest service

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Mobility/physical stamina

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Guest seating assistance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.

Summary:

The Breakfast Attendant oversees the setup and takedown of the breakfast buffet to ensure a smooth and positive breakfast experience for hotel guests. In addition, this Breakfast Attendant maintains the dining space, ensures food is available, accepts payment, and provides any other guest services. They help with seating, delivering food and drinks to guests, managing the buffet, and cleaning tables between guests.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain the breakfast area during meal service
• Welcome and provide personalized service to all guests
• Assist guests by helping them to their seats?
• Tend to hotel guest needs and requests
• Have knowledge of restaurant’s menu items and beverage choices
• Know about the entire property, services, hours of operation, locations, nearby places of interest, etc.
• Prepare foods in line with brand standards
• Ensure breakfast items are continually replenished and presented in an appealing manner
• Wipe up spills and maintain cleanliness of all appliances and counter space in the buffet area and workspace throughout the breakfast shift, practicing clean-as-you-go procedures
• Clear and clean tables as they are vacated
• Inspect the cleanliness and presentation of all flatware, glass, and silverware prior to use
• Maintain the inventory of food, beverages, and supplies for each day
• Ensure that guests are always provided with the highest quality product and service
• Solve guest issues with professionalism and always maintain a hospitable attitude
• Additional tasks may be assigned at any given time. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Has a High School diploma or GED
• Previous hotel or restaurant service experience preferred
• Has knowledge of Food and Beverage Service
• Service-minded and exhibits friendly and professional behavior
• Ability to multi-task while remaining associate and guest service focused
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Annual review with increase potential
• 401k program with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available to eligible employees
• Wellness benefits available to eligible employees

Arbor’s Guiding Principles:

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.