Comp Food Attendant

Hersha Hospitality Management; Mystic (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Comp Food Attendant to enhance guest experiences through exceptional food and beverage service. This role involves preparing dining areas, greeting guests, and ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met. Candidates should be friendly, service-oriented, and capable of lifting and moving items. Join a team that values excellence and sustainability while providing a welcoming atmosphere for hotel guests. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; food sanitation certification required within 90 days.
• Previous food and beverage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide seating choices while maintaining cleanliness.
• Set up food displays and ensure safety and satisfaction of guests.
• Stock supplies and assist guests with their requests.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Food and Beverage Service

Sanitation Practices

Education

High School Diploma

Food Sanitation Certification

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Comp Food Attendant

Prepare and maintain complimentary food and beverage service and dining areas for hotel guests while greeting and assisting guests in a friendly manner consistent with brand and/or hotel and sustainability standards.

Potential Career Path

Restaurant Server or Guest Service Agent – Restaurant Supervisor or Front Desk Manager

Essential Functions

1. Meet and greet guests as they arrive, offer choice of seating, and escort guests to their seats.
2. Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from pantry to serving counters.
3. Set up attractive food displays and maintain cleanliness to ensure food safety.
4. Maintain proper set-up of dining room and wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths.
5. Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
6. Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove trash.
7. Maintain adequate supplies of items such as clean glassware, dishes, or trays.
8. Fill beverage and ice dispensers.
9. Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers.
10. Locate and provide items requested by guests.
11. Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in service area and mop or vacuum floors.
12. Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
13. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
14. Practice safe work habits and use required safety equipment.
15. Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
16. Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Food sanitation certification a plus and required within 90 days of employment.
3. Previous food and beverage experience preferred or equivalent training.

Work Environment and Context

1. Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
2. Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching; stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.