Breakfast Attendant $18 Per Hour

La Quinta by Wyndham is now seeking a Breakfast Bar Attendant to join our team at the La Quinta by Wyndham Portland location in Portland, Maine.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for achieving and maintaining customer service and product quality standards for the delivery of complimentary breakfast.

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to initiate and engage in conversation with guests.
• Must pay close attention to details.
• Must be able to visually inspect area, compare observations to standards and correct deficiencies.
• Obtain any locally required certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work 6:00 am to 11:00 am.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Firm and simple grasping is required in all aspects of work.
• Bending and/or stooping is required up to 60% of the work period.
• Standing and walking is required on a continuous basis in excess of 90% of the time; sitting is limited to short breaks.
• Reaching is required up to 80% of the time and may be combined with other activities such as pushing, pulling and bending in all phases of work; overhead reaching is limited to less than 20% of the time.
• Crouching and kneeling are required for approximately 20% to 25% of the time, particularly when cleaning the cabinet, floor and storage areas.
• Pushing and pulling actions are required in excess of 60% of the time for dusting, vacuuming and moving supplies, etc.
• Lifting of supplies occurs on a regular basis, usually not more than 25 pounds, but occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Crawling is required on occasion, usually less than 5% of the time.
• Climbing of stairs is required, generally 1% to 2% of the time.

General Requirements

Work Objectives

Prepare the breakfast area by cleaning the area, properly arranging the furniture, emptying the trash receptacles, making fresh coffee, stocking the drinks, food items and other supplies (e.g., plastic ware, napkins) according to operating standards.

Fundamental Requirements

During Complimentary Breakfast hours of operation:

• Set-up and breakdown continental breakfast items.
• Greet and acknowledge guests as they arrive.
• Bus and clean tables.
• Straighten chairs and properly arrange the furniture.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the breakfast area.
• Restock drink and food items and other supplies (e.g., plastic ware, napkins) according to standards.
• Make fresh coffee as needed.
• Empty trash receptacles.
• Thank guests as they depart.
• At the close of the complimentary breakfast, bus and clean all tables, clean and mop the breakfast area, empty the trash receptacles, store or dispose of all drinks, food items and supplies in accordance with operating standards and health codes.
• Clean all equipment and properly store it according to standards.
• Receive supplies, date and rotate stock. Complete and record inventory on inventory sheet and follow hotel operational procedures to ensure an order is placed for items that are below par levels.
• Perform essential job functions in accordance with local health department codes, standards and regulations.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining other areas of the hotel.

Guest Satisfaction

• Respond to guest needs, special requests and complaints.
• Smile, acknowledge and greet guests at front desk and other public areas.

Teamwork

• Be available to work a flexible schedule.
• Assist other employees in various assignments, such as operating the hotel automobile or courtesy van, and assisting with laundry and housekeeping.

Safety and Security

• Perform duties in accordance with Safety and Security Policies and Procedures.
• Perform duties in accordance with OSHA, HAZCOM, and Blood Borne Pathogens regulations and other applicable state and local regulations.
• Report lost and found items in accordance with hotel procedures.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Morning shift

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person