Hotel Breakfast Attendant

Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Hotel discounts

Wellness programs

Monthly employee appreciation activities

Learning and development opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC is seeking a part-time Breakfast Attendant for the Hampton Inn in South Plainfield. Responsibilities include greeting guests, setting up and maintaining the breakfast buffet, ensuring cleanliness, and managing inventory of food supplies. Ideal candidates should have customer service experience and a knowledge of food and beverage preparation. This position typically requires morning shifts from approximately 5 AM to 12 PM, with 2-3 shifts per week. Weekend and holiday availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience, in a hotel setting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests as they come in to the breakfast area.
• Set up and maintain the breakfast buffet, prepare foods.
• Maintain cleanliness of breakfast area and kitchen.
• Take inventory of food and supplies needed.

Skills

Customer service experience

Knowledge of food and beverage preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Hampton Inn by Hilton, South Plainfield-Piscataway-205 New World Way, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

We are currently looking for a Breakfast Attendant to join our team! Our Hampton Inn with 107 guest rooms is located off I-287/I-95 in South Plainfield, a half‑mile from Hadley Center and 10 minutes from Piscataway. Rutgers University – New Brunswick is six miles away and we’re close to a variety of corporate offices. The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center is nine miles away and we’re 30 minutes from Newark Airport. We serve a daily hot complimentary breakfast to all our guests. A great place to stay – a great place to work. The Hampton Inn is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award‑winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates.

Job Details

Our hotel provides guests with complimentary breakfast daily and strives to create a great start to each guest’s day through this service.

• Greeting guests as they come in to the breakfast area or lobby. Assisting with any questions or issues that may come up.
• Set up and maintain the breakfast buffet – prepare foods such as cut fruit, coffee and juices. Stock coffee, juice and milk containers. Set out cold foods such as sweet rolls, muffins and cereal for self‑service. Warm and set out hot foods such as hash browns, French toast, etc. Set up serving dishes, utensils, cups and other paper/china products.
• Maintain cleanliness of breakfast area and kitchen during and after breakfast hours. Clear and clean tables as they are vacated, wipe up spills, sweep, mop and vacuum kitchen and dining areas. Remove trash.
• Take inventory of food, beverages and other supplies needed for each day. Order or purchase food supplies as needed. Organize and put away food orders.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is one who embodies Buffalo Lodging’s culture and core values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Inclusiveness. For the most success in this role, the requirements are as follows:

• Customer service experience, in a hotel setting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Typical schedule: Morning shifts approx. 5 AM – 12 PM. This is a part‑time position, 2–3 shifts per week. Weekend and holiday availability is preferred.

About Buffalo Lodging Associates

Buffalo Lodging Associates, a hotel management company based out of Canton, MA, has put an emphasis on true hospitality since being founded in 1996. While building an extensive portfolio of 50 hotels, we’ve partnered with the most respected hotel brands in the business including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Choice Hotel International hotels. Buffalo Lodging Associates is a community of welcoming, committed, and passionate associates driven to provide a best‑in‑class hospitality experience and operational excellence.

What We Offer You for Part‑Time Employees

• Paid weekly (every Friday!)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Hotel discounts – for you, your friends and family
• Wellness programs
• Monthly employee appreciation activities & events
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee referral program

Buffalo Lodging Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.