Host/Buffet Attendant

Noble House Hotels & Resorts; Saint Simons (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Jekyll Island annual parking pass

Free team member meals

Job summary

Noble House Hotels & Resorts invites you to join the Jekyll Island Club Resort as a Buffet Attendant at the Grand Dining Room. You will set up, stock, and maintain buffet stations, ensuring attractive displays and prompt replenishment to deliver a memorable breakfast and dining experience for guests.

Team collaboration with Culinary and Food & Beverage colleagues, focusing on service excellence, food safety, and guest satisfaction in a signature venue of the resort.

Qualifications

• Restaurant/hotel/F&B experience preferred.
• Excellent guest service and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, punctual, able to work in a team.
• Attention to detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Able to work in a fast-paced dining environment.
• Stand/walk for extended periods; lift 30–50 lbs.
• Carry trays and serving equipment safely.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude.
• Effective communication with guests and staff.
• Available for mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Meet NHHR background screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare buffet stations prior to service.
• Maintain attractive, clean, and fully stocked buffets.
• Monitor food levels and coordinate with Culinary for replenishment.
• Ensure presentation and cleanliness of displays and utensils.
• Greet guests and assist with buffet selections.
• Clear and reset buffet areas during service.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist opening/closing duties, including breakdown and cleaning.
• Collaborate with servers and culinary teams to maintain service standards.
• Support high level of service in the Grand Dining Room.

Skills

Guest service

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The RESORT:

Experience the history and grandeur of the Jekyll Island Club Resort and the Jekyll Ocean Club Resort, two of the newest properties in the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection. Truly an icon with so many stories to tell. Along with accommodations at the two resorts, and the Cottages, there are 5 F&B outlets, extensive in-door and outdoor event venues, and comprehensive recreational activities on the island. Come and be a part of the excitement and spend every day in sunny paradise with beautiful views!

The RESORT:

Experience the history and grandeur of the Jekyll Island Club Resort and the Jekyll Ocean Club Resort, two of the newest properties in the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection. Truly an icon with so many stories to tell. Along with accommodations at the two resorts, and the Cottages, there are 5 F&B outlets, extensive in-door and outdoor event venues, and comprehensive recreational activities on the island. Come and be a part of the excitement and spend every day in sunny paradise with beautiful views!

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Join Our Team and Enjoy:

• FREE Jekyll Island Annual Parking Pass
• FREE Team Member Meals

The JOB:

As a Buffet Attendant at the Grand Dining Room, you will play an important role in creating an exceptional breakfast and dining experience for our guests.

You will be responsible for setting up, maintaining, replenishing, and breaking down buffet stations while ensuring food displays remain clean, organized, attractive, and fully stocked throughout service. This position works closely with our Culinary and Food & Beverage teams to ensure guests receive warm, attentive service in one of the resort’s signature dining venues.

The BENEFITS:

In return, you are rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including:

• Competitive pay including tips and incentives
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance benefits. Pet insurance too!
• 401k plan with employer matching after 1 year
• Complimentary meals
• Paid time off and holidays
• Free Jekyll Island annual parking pass
• Food & hotel discounts at Noble House Hotels & Resorts nationwide, for you and your family
• Career growth opportunities
• On-Demand Pay - Your Pay before Payday

Your responsibilities will include:

• Set up and prepare buffet stations prior to service.
• Maintain an attractive, clean, organized, and fully stocked buffet throughout the shift.
• Monitor food levels and communicate with the Culinary team to ensure items are replenished promptly.
• Maintain proper presentation and cleanliness of food displays, serving utensils, plates, and surrounding areas.
• Greet guests warmly and assist with questions regarding buffet selections.
• Clear and reset buffet areas as needed throughout service.
• Follow proper food-handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including buffet breakdown and cleaning.
• Work collaboratively with servers, server assistants, hosts, and Culinary team members.
• Maintain the high level of service and presentation expected at the Grand Dining Room.
• Perform additional Food & Beverage duties as assigned based on business needs.

Our CULTURE

The passion of our people is our greatest asset. We are a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. We provide our guests and members with exceptional service and most memorable experiences. People who best fit Jekyll Island Club Resort are sharp, hardworking, and reliable team players.

Our VALUES

• Rooted In Family - Stay A While - Come As You Are - Pay It Forward - Do The Right Thing - Make Things Better - Happy To Help.

Requirements

• Have previous restaurant, hotel, resort, or Food & Beverage experience preferred.
• Have excellent guest service and interpersonal skills.
• Be dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have strong attention to detail and maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced dining environment.
• Be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Be able to bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 30–50 pounds as needed.
• Be comfortable carrying trays, plates, serving equipment, and food items.
• Have the ability to follow food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude when interacting with guests.
• Be able to communicate effectively with guests, Culinary, and Food & Beverage team members.
• Be available to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
• Meet NHHR background screening requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

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