Continental Breakfast Attendant

Description

The Breakfast Attendant at Smithfield Station is responsible for preparing and presenting the hotel's complimentary continental breakfast while providing exceptional guest service in a warm, welcoming, and professional manner. This position ensures the breakfast area is clean, organized, well-stocked, and inviting throughout service while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hospitality.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and cook breakfast items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Set up, maintain, and replenish the complimentary continental breakfast buffet to ensure an attractive, abundant, and organized presentation.
• Stock serving dishes, utensils, cups, condiments, beverages, and disposable service items throughout breakfast service.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, temperatures, and product levels to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Clear and sanitize tables, wipe spills, remove trash, and maintain a clean dining area throughout service.
• Wash dishes, serving equipment, and kitchen utensils as needed.
• Clean and sanitize the breakfast area and kitchen following breakfast service.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Provide friendly, attentive, and courteous service to every guest, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Answer guest questions regarding breakfast offerings and hotel amenities.
• Work collaboratively with front desk, housekeeping, and hotel management to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
• Assist with light cleaning of hotel public areas when breakfast service concludes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Positive attitude with a strong commitment to guest service.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work early morning shifts beginning at 4:00 a.m., including weekends and holidays.
• Basic English verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler Certification if required.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hotel, hospitality, or restaurant experience.
• Prior breakfast attendant or food and beverage experience.
• Experience preparing buffet or continental breakfast service.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely operate standard kitchen equipment.