Early-Morning Breakfast Buffet Lead

Holiday Inn KCI Airport/KCI Expo Center/Atwell Suites KCI; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IHG One Pass Perk

Job summary

Holiday Inn KCI Airport/KCI Expo Center/Atwell Suites KCI seeks a Breakfast Host to set up and maintain a breakfast buffet, ensuring cleanliness and stocked items to deliver a warm, welcoming guest experience at the hotel.

You will greet guests, handle POS transactions, and collaborate with the hotel team to meet special requests, while upholding food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced breakfast environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a food handler’s card or the ability to obtain one before starting.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Experience in a restaurant, banquet, or food service role is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up the Breakfast Buffet with food, beverages, and other supplies/utensils before breakfast hours begin; disassemble the Buffet after breakfast hours have ended.
• Ensure cleanliness of the Breakfast Buffet and surrounding areas before, during, and after breakfast hours.
• Maintain food safety standards and proper food handling procedures.
• Ensure that the buffet remains well stocked during breakfast hours.
• Monitor and replenish Breakfast Buffet items as needed.
• Greet guests warmly, demonstrate a positive attitude, and assist with any inquiries or special requests.
• Work with the Hotel Manager and/or direct supervisor to accommodate any special requests or needs for a group.
• Assist with kitchen duties as required.
• Operate POS system for guest transactions.
• Lead by example; encourage co-workers to always perform at the highest levels.
• Ask for feedback from supervisors and provide feedback as needed; be open and willing to take directions and/or make changes to job performance as needed.
• Engage guests at all opportunities to build a level of comfort between the guest and our property, instilling a “Home Away From Home” comfort during their stay.
• Understand and respond to customer’s needs and ensure a high level of guest satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Holiday Inn KCI Airport/KCI Expo Center/Atwell Suites KCI seeks a Breakfast Host to set up and maintain a breakfast buffet, ensuring cleanliness and stocked items to deliver a warm, welcoming guest experience at the hotel.

You will greet guests, handle POS transactions, and collaborate with the hotel team to meet special requests, while upholding food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced breakfast environment.