Breakfast Attendant

**THE OPPORTUNITY**:
BREAKFAST ATTENDANT

REPORTS TO GENERAL MANAGER

**THE COMPANY**:
Passion Drives Performance. InnVest succeeds because our people love what we do. Our entire team shares a deep-rooted passion for the world of hospitality & travel that extends far beyond the walls of our offices and locations.

Our company culture is built on collaboration. A nimble team where everyone has a voice at the table and an opportunity to pursue their passions. Our skillsets are as diverse as our portfolio, but we all have a singular focus: a belief that partnerships deliver the best results, an entrepreneurial approach to decision making, respect for others, a strong sense of integrity, and a curiosity to challenge the status quo.

With 77 hotels in our portfolio, representing 18 internationally recognized hotel brands, InnVest is the largest independent owner of hotels in Canada. In addition, our management team oversees the day-to-day activities of almost 70 hotels also making InnVest the largest independent operator of hotels in Canada. InnVest’s portfolio is geographically diverse with hotels from Vancouver, BC to Corner Brook, NFLD but also experientially diverse from Roadside inns to luxury urban properties.

At InnVest, our mission is simple - to deliver outstanding guest experiences and superior returns on quality hospitality investment. A career at InnVest will provide you with unrivaled opportunities and invaluable exposure to Canada’s largest independently-owned and operated hotel portfolio.

**THE ROLE**:
The Breakfast Attendant position is generally responsible for preparing and replenishing the daily breakfast bar. Offering exceptional service, ensuring guests of the hotel are comfortable and satisfied with their experience. The breakfast attendant must maintain a clean, safe and sanitary environment for guests.

**ACTIVITIES**:
The duties and responsibilities for the Breakfast Attendant include, but are not limited to the following:

- Provide personalized service to all guests.
- Responsible for setting up and maintaining the breakfast buffet as required by brand standards.
- Follow menu requirements as provided by the brand.
- Prepare foods such as fresh fruit, bread, pastries, batters, and coffee.
- Stock coffee, juice, and milk.
- Set up serving dishes/trays, utensils, cups, and other paper products.
- Set out/arrange cold food, such as pastries, cereals, etc.
- Prepare and set up hot food items.
- Restock items consistently throughout the breakfast hours and for the next day.
- Maintain the breakfast area in a clean condition during the hours of operation.
- Clear and sanitize tables and chairs as they are vacated.
- Clean buffet counter and empty trash as needed.
- Wash serving equipment and return to storage.
- Return reusable food supplies to storage.
- Complete the required cleaning daily, based on the cleaning frequency chart.
- Serve as a pleasant, hospitable host, greet guests and provide assistance.
- Be sure that established service procedures are always followed. Thank the guest and invite them to return.
- Communicate complaints to the General Manager or shift supervisor, for immediate service recovery support.
- Responsible to check inventory levels of all food, beverages, and supply items on the buffet and replenish them as needed for each day.
- Assist General Manager with ordering or purchasing food supplies.
- Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and standards.

**COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING**:

- Provincial serve safe certificate an asset (can be acquired upon hire)
- Active listening skills are required to recognize, understand and fulfill guest requirements.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- High school graduate or equivalent experience
- Excellent communication skills must also be able to read and write
- Demonstrated knowledge of guest service and a genuine desire to exceed guest expectations
- Availability to work the morning shift, any day of the week including weekends and holidays

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Have you been employed by InnVest Hotels before? If yes, when was that and at what location?

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person