Part-Time Hotel Breakfast Attendant

Department: Food and Beverage / Housekeeping
Position Type: Part-Time
Reports To: General Manager

Position Summary

The Breakfast Attendant is responsible for preparing, setting up, maintaining, and cleaning the hotel's breakfast area to provide guests with a clean, welcoming, and enjoyable dining experience. This position ensures breakfast items are properly stocked, presented, and maintained at appropriate temperatures while following food safety guidelines, hotel brand standards, and company policies. The ideal candidate is dependable, friendly, organized, and committed to providing excellent guest service while maintaining efficient breakfast operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Breakfast Preparation and Service

• Prepare and set up the breakfast area before service according to hotel brand standards and established procedures.

• Prepare, heat, and arrange breakfast foods and beverages according to approved recipes and food handling guidelines.

• Ensure breakfast items are fresh, properly presented, and available throughout designated serving hours.

• Monitor food levels and replenish items as needed to maintain an attractive and well-stocked buffet.

• Prepare coffee, juices, and other beverages and ensure beverage stations remain clean and stocked.

• Assist guests with questions about breakfast items, ingredients, and available amenities.

• Greet guests in a friendly and professional manner and provide courteous assistance throughout breakfast service.

• Monitor food temperatures and follow proper food storage, holding, and serving procedures.

• Communicate food shortages, equipment problems, and guest concerns to management promptly.

Cleanliness and Food Safety

• Maintain a clean and sanitary breakfast area, buffet, beverage station, counters, and dining tables.

• Clean and sanitize tables, chairs, counters, and food service surfaces throughout service.

• Wash dishes, utensils, serving trays, and other breakfast equipment as required.

• Sweep and mop floors and ensure the breakfast area remains safe and presentable.

• Follow proper handwashing, glove use, food handling, and sanitation procedures.

• Label, store, rotate, and dispose of food items according to hotel procedures and applicable food safety requirements.

• Monitor expiration dates and follow procedures to minimize food waste and prevent foodborne illness.

• Clean and organize the kitchen, storage areas, and breakfast equipment after service.

• Follow chemical handling procedures and maintain appropriate separation between cleaning products and food items.

Inventory and Operational Responsibilities

• Monitor breakfast supplies, food inventory, and disposable items.

• Notify management when supplies are running low or additional products need to be ordered.

• Store deliveries and supplies in their designated locations and maintain organized storage areas.

• Minimize food waste by preparing appropriate quantities based on occupancy and anticipated guest demand.

• Maintain equipment cleanliness and report malfunctions or maintenance concerns promptly.

• Follow hotel breakfast standards, company policies, and established operating procedures.

• Assist with other housekeeping or hotel duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous food service, hotel breakfast, restaurant, or customer service experience preferred but not required.

• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, or willingness to complete required training.

• Friendly, professional, and guest-focused attitude.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and complete tasks within established time frames.

• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance.

• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, coworkers, and management.

• Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Ability to follow hotel brand standards, food safety procedures, and company policies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry food products, supplies, and equipment.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including food preparation, stocking, cleaning, and dishwashing.

• Ability to work around kitchen equipment, hot food, and cleaning products while following safety procedures.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in the hotel's breakfast area, kitchen, and food storage spaces. The workday generally begins early in the morning and involves food preparation, guest interaction, cleaning, and maintaining breakfast service during designated hours.

Performance Expectations

The Breakfast Attendant is expected to maintain a clean and inviting breakfast area, ensure food and beverages are properly stocked and presented, follow food safety standards, provide courteous guest service, control food waste, monitor inventory, and complete opening and closing duties on time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ambience Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.