BREAKFAST & EVENTS ATTENDANT at Grand Beach Suites Hotel – Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

Job Title: Breakfast & Events Attendant

Position Summary: The Breakfast Attendant is responsible for providing guests with a clean, welcoming, and well-stocked breakfast experience. This role includes preparing and presenting food items, maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring food safety compliance, and delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate is organized, confident, service-oriented, and skilled in flawless execution from setup to breakdown.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation & Presentation

Prepare, organize, and replenish breakfast foods according to brand standards.Ensure all food items are attractively displayed and maintained at proper temperatures.Follow established standard portion and replenishing guidelinesFood Safety & Compliance

Adhere to all state and federal regulations for food handling, storage, and sanitation.Follow food safety guidelines including proper handwashing, avoiding cross-contamination, and monitoring food holding temperatures.Use FIFO (First In, First Out) and FILO/FEFO (First Expired, First Out) principles when storing and rotating food products.Label and date all perishable items with accurate expiration information.Monitor and discard expired or unsafe food items promptly.Cleanliness & Sanitation

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, prep areas, and food storage areas.Clean, polish, and restock cutlery and service utensils.Keep the restaurant seating and self-service areas clean, sanitized, and guest-ready at all times.Set up and operate the dishwashing machine; ensure all dishes, cookware, and equipment are washed, sanitized, and stored properly.Maintain Lobby and Seating area in Pristine conditions of cleanliness.Guest Service & Marketplace Operations

Greeting guests in a friendly and professional manner, assisting with any breakfast-related needs.Oversee Marketplace sales, including stocking items and maintaining product displays.Process guest purchases using the Point of Sale (POS) system accurately and efficiently.Address guest concerns courteously and escalate issues as needed.Additional Duties.

Leads on-site event operations and ensures smooth execution from setup through breakdown.Assist with inventory management, including tracking supply levels and communicating replenishment needs.Follow all hotel safety procedures and participate in team meetings or required training.Perform other duties as assigned by management.Assist with the Preparation of the meeting Room for Events and Conferences.Oversee day-of event operations, including setup, service flow, guest interaction, and event closing.Ensure all event components—tables, décor, equipment, food & beverage, signage—are prepared according to event plans and standards.Conduct pre-event walk-throughs and final checks to ensure readiness.Qualifications:

Previous food service or hospitality experience preferred but not required.Knowledge of food safety practices and sanitation standards.Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.Strong communication and customer service skills.Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.General:

Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all timesPolite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow Team MembersExecutes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standardsComplies with required safety regulations and proceduresAttends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessionsMaintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work areaComplies with hotel standards, policies and rulesRecycles whenever possibleRemains current with hotel information and changesComplies with hotel uniform and grooming standards