Breakfast Attendant - Parttime

Highgate; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate is seeking a Breakfast Attendant for the La Quinta San Antonio - Riverwalk location. This role involves providing excellent service in the breakfast area, ensuring cleanliness and organization, and assisting guests with food and beverage options. Candidates should have a customer service focus and be willing to work varied shifts. Previous hospitality experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality is a plus.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Ability to evaluate options quickly in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and maintain cleanliness of the breakfast area.
• Support food service and handle cashier duties.
• Prepare specialty coffees and respond to guest requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Customer service orientation

Patience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company recognized as an industry innovator. It is a dominant player in U.S. gateway markets such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, with expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company's portfolio exceeds $20B in asset value and generates over $5B in revenue. Highgate offers expert guidance throughout all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development to recapitalization or sale. The company also develops bespoke hotel brands and employs industry-leading revenue management tools to optimize performance and asset value. With an experienced executive team, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Corporate offices are located in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Location

La Quinta San Antonio - Riverwalk, 303 Blum, San Antonio, TX 78205

Overview

The Breakfast Attendant provides exceptional service to hotel guests in the complimentary breakfast area, ensuring efficiency and courtesy.

Responsibilities

1. Greet guests warmly and seat them promptly, maintaining high standards of appearance and grooming.
2. Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas, including tables and hotel spaces.
3. Support beverage and food service, including dishwashing, restocking, cleaning, and floor maintenance.
4. Understand and communicate menu options, specials, and hotel services to guests.
5. Handle cashiering duties and perform opening and closing procedures.
6. Respond to guest requests and special needs professionally.
7. Assist with high-quality drink preparation, including specialty coffees, cocktails, and beverages.
8. Perform any additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail, speed, and accuracy in job performance.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; experience in hospitality is a plus.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Legal age to serve alcohol and ability to pass responsible serving training (e.g., TIPs).
• Ability to obtain Food Handlers card as required.
• Ability to evaluate options quickly and handle stressful situations professionally.
• Knowledge of hotel services and guest relations.
• Effective communication skills with guests and team members.
• Positive attitude and customer service orientation.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage standards and guest etiquette.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow instructions clearly.
• Patience, tact, and diplomacy in customer interactions.
• Willingness to learn and support team members.