Breakfast Attendant

Sage Hospitality•Washington, DC

1d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Why us? Sage Hospitality is set to hire an accomplished team member at Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol- Navy Yard. We are seeking a teammate to contribute to the property by being influential, driven, and ultimately committed to the continued growth and success of the hotel and community! Nestled in the heart of DC’s fastest emerging neighborhood along the Anacostia River, Homewood Suites by Hilton™ Washington DC Capitol Navy Yard is the premier choice for your getaway. Our all- suite Washington Navy Yard hotel is just footsteps away from the Washington National’s ballpark and is proud to be an official partner and passionate supporter of the Nationals. With many new restaurants, stores, outdoor concerts, and a vibrant waterfront along the Anacostia River, guests will find it’s easy to ‘Be At Home’ during their stay. Featuring a modern glass façade and contemporary décor, our hotel celebrates the energy of the Navy Yard neighborhood with floor-to-ceiling windows and Washington Nationals memorabilia along with all the other amenities of the Homewood Suites. Unique to our property we have modern rooftop terrace equipped with gas grills, a pop-up bar, and panoramic views of Washington DC, including historic attractions such as the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument. Feel at home at the Homewood Suites Washington DC Capitol- Navy Yard Job Overview Oversee the breakfast service for our guests and ensure a quality dining experience which includes excellence in guest satisfaction with the highest food quality standards and service. Prepare food and beverage for the breakfast function. Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer.
Must have high school graduate level mathematical aptitude, know ordering procedures and be knowledgeable of safe food handling processes.
Must have past experience in dealing directly with the public and acquired general knowledge of basic customer service skills.
Must be competent in oral and written English.
Must have vision ability to read written communications and handle paperwork processing

Responsibilities

Be dependable and prompt, arriving on time and ready to work in a clean uniform and a nametag.
Prepare breakfast food and beverage items and set out all hot and cold food items following all food safety regulations.
Replenish all food and beverage items during the meal period.
Keep all items fully stocked even up until the last minute we are open.
Ensure all foods are kept at safe temperatures.
Keep all tables bussed and cleaned throughout the entire time breakfast and happy hour are open.
Ensure all tables are properly cleaned, and dining area is vacuumed.
Receive and unpack the items as they arrive from food vendors.
Date all items as they arrive and pack them according to safety standards practicing FIFO (First in first out).
Greet each guest as they arrive for breakfast.
Assist with service if required and replenish coffee as time permits.
Build rapport with all guests at all times, solving problems when able and reporting any complaints or issues immediately to management for resolution.
Learn about the hotel’s guests through conversations – to be measured by a minimum standard of learning three pieces of information about at least 10 of the hotel’s guests per day.
Pass on any sales leads on a daily basis that are obtained during discussions with guests to management.
Create and maintain a pleasant presentation for breakfast.
Maintain a clean breakfast area, store food and remove all trash.
Take trash out to dumpster as needed.
Continuously look for cost-effective ways to improve breakfast appeal.
Assists department in maintaining safety equipment and emergency procedures for the safety of all guests and employees.
Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous manner at all times.
All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.