Breakfast Host

Paycom - ATS; Cottondale (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Hospitality – Upper Midscale Limited Service seeks a Breakfast Attendant to deliver a clean, engaging breakfast experience that starts guests' day on a positive note. You will ensure items are fresh, well-presented, and served in compliance with brand standards and food safety procedures.

You will greet guests warmly, respond to needs, and maintain station cleanliness and accuracy while supporting daily breakfast operations in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Set up, execute, and break down breakfast service.
• Maintain breakfast stations with fresh, well-stocked items.
• Greet and engage guests with warm, professional service.

Responsibilities

• Set up, execute, and break down breakfast service
• Maintain clean and sanitized breakfast areas
• Engage with guests to ensure a positive experience
• Follow brand breakfast standards and health regulations
• Support inventory counts and production planning

Skills

Food Presentation

Standards & Food Safety

Guest Engagement

Cleanliness & Sanitation

Production & Inventory Control

Education

High School

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - COTTONDALE, AL 35453, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel, Breakfast Attendant Job Description

Wilson Hospitality – Upper Midscale Limited Service

Reports to: General Manager

Company Vision

We aim to change the world for the good, one team member and one guest at a time.

Position Summary

The Breakfast Attendant is responsible for delivering a clean, consistent, and engaging breakfast experience that sets the tone for the guest’s entire day. This role executes through five core responsibilities while consistently meeting The Bar for Focus, Mission, Kindness, Cleanliness, Efficiency, and Attitude.

The 5 Roles of the Breakfast Attendant

1. Food Presentation — “Make It Craveable”

You ensure all food is fresh, well-stocked, and visually appealing at all times.

Key Expectations:

• Food looks fresh, full, and ready to eat at all times
• No empty pans or poorly presented stations
• Coffee, juice, and hot items are maintained continuously
• Follow brand breakfast standards at all times

The Bar Connection:

• Focus: Be where your feet are—pay attention to product condition
• Mission: High quality; details matter
• Clean-Clean: “Like new” appearance at all times

2. Standards & Food Safety — “Do It Right Every Time”

You protect the guest by strictly following all food safety and brand standards.

Key Expectations:

• Follow all health and safety regulations with no shortcuts
• Maintain proper food temperatures, storage, and labeling
• Use equipment, chemicals, and processes correctly
• Report and resolve safety issues immediately

The Bar Connection:

• Efficency: Do it the right way—no shortcuts
• Focus: Follow proven systems and methods
• Mission: Personal accountability

3. Guest Engagement — “Be the Host”

You create meaningful, positive interactions with every guest.

Key Expectations:

• Greet and engage every guest in a warm, professional manner
• Check back with guests and respond to needs
• Ask: “Did we do something great?”
• Ask: “Is there anything we can improve?”
• Ask: Invite them back
• Maintain a visible, confident “stage presence” while working

The Bar Connection:

• Kindness: Helpful, empathetic, and genuine with guests and team
• Excellent Attitude: Positive, optimistic, solutions-focused
• Mission: Guest is #1—problem solving to take care of them

4. Cleanliness & Sanitation — “Own the Space”

You are responsible for the cleanliness of everything in your line of sight.

Key Expectations:

• Clean and sanitize all breakfast areas continuously
• Maintain clean workstations throughout service
• Perform routine and deep cleaning of all equipment
• “Clean as you go” at all times

The Bar Connection:

• Clean-Clean: If you see it, you own it
• Focus: Follow checklists consistently
• Mission: Details matter—everything has a place

5. Production & Inventory Control — “Right Product, Right Time, Right Cost”

You ensure the correct amount of product is available without shortages or waste.

Key Expectations:

• Maintain proper levels of food throughout service
• Adjust production based on demand and occupancy
• Prevent outages and overproduction
• Support inventory counts and ordering discipline

The Bar Connection:

• Efficiency: Prioritize tasks; manage time effectively
• Focus: Plan execution and meet service demands
• Mission: Avoid complacency—stay proactive

Qualifications: Core Responsibilities

• Set up, execute, and break down breakfast service
• Ensure smooth, efficient flow of operations [
• Act as a goodwill ambassador for the hotel
• Maintain speed, organization, and follow-through
• Arrive on time and follow assigned schedule

Success Standards (The Scorecard)

• No product outages during peak breakfast hours
• Clean, organized, “like-new” breakfast environment
• Full compliance with food safety and brand standards
• Positive guest interactions and feedback
• Strong alignment with The Bar behaviors (Focus, Mission, Kindness, Clean-Clean, Efficiency, Attitude)

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for full shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Work in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment

Closing Expectation

You are not just serving breakfast, you are setting the tone for the guest experience and representing our mission in every interaction.