Continental Breakfast Attendant in Smithfield, Virginia at The Surry Seafood Company

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.
  

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.