Breakfast Host

Hampton Inn Knoxville/East, TN; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading hospitality establishment where your role as a breakfast attendant will be integral to providing guests with a delightful start to their day. You will be responsible for creating an inviting breakfast experience by maintaining the breakfast bar, ensuring cleanliness, and providing exceptional customer service. This position is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy interacting with guests. If you have a passion for hospitality and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality and customer service is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the breakfast bar in a clean and organized manner.
• Provide excellent guest service and maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Sanitation Knowledge

Organization Skills

Education

High School Diploma

One Year Hostess Experience

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

1. Setting up and maintaining the breakfast bar in an attractive, organized, clean, and standardized presentation.
2. Taking inventory of food, beverages, and supplies needed for each day.
3. Ordering or purchasing food supplies.
4. Preparing foods such as fresh fruit, coffee, and juices.
5. Setting up serving dishes/trays, utensils, cups, and other products.
6. Arranging cold foods such as sweet rolls, muffins, and cereal.
7. Clearing and cleaning tables as they are vacated.
8. Wiping up spills.
9. Removing trash.
10. Restocking self-service food and supplies as needed.
11. Washing serving equipment and returning it to storage.
12. Returning reusable food supplies to storage.
13. Vacuuming and sweeping carpets and floors.
14. Mopping floors.
15. Dusting, brushing, polishing, and vacuuming furniture.
16. Cleaning room decorations, appliances, and structural surfaces (e.g., wall fixtures, window sills, vents) using appropriate cleaners.
17. Inspecting areas for safety hazards and equipment operating conditions.
18. Reporting lost & found articles and maintenance issues to supervisor and maintenance.
19. Providing excellent guest service.
20. Wearing proper clothing based on company policy and brand standards, including non-slip shoes.
21. Performing other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• One year hostess experience in a restaurant is required.
• Prior hospitality experience preferred.
• Customer service experience.
• Knowledge of health department standards of food sanitation and safety practices.