Job Description

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pittsburgh West is currently seeking to recruit a true hospitality professional, with the flair to deliver service at the highest level, in the position of Breakfast Host. We are looking for morning people who enjoy serving and have reliable transportation for a part time position at our breakfast bar. Hours vary from 5 AM until noon daily.

DAILY DUTIES

• Prepare and transport food and beverage items and associated supplies, equipment, and materials to and from the buffet areas.
• Monitor area to ensure adequate supplies of food, beverage, trays, plates, utensils, napkins, condiments, etc. to serve all guests; replenish buffet items and areas as necessary.
• Follow preparation methods, times, and quality and presentation standards. Monitor taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, and garnish method as required.
• Welcome guests and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner. 
• Requisition for purchase inventory to ensure adequate minimum and maximum stocks of all food, beverage, material, and equipment.
• Monitor and control food and beverage costs and ensure procedures are followed to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory, and equipment and to minimize waste.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and well-organized work and buffet area, which may include but is not limited to hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills, sinks, refrigerator/freezers, service areas, walls, floors, sneeze guards, and counters. Empty trash receptacles and clear tables as required. 
• Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications. Report to supervisor all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment, safety hazards, or any other maintenance and repair needs.
• May operate dishwashing machine in accordance with manufacturer specifications and instructions and place clean dishes and utensils in assigned storage location.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a busy restaurant or hotel preferred.
• Prior food preparation experience preferred.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing buffet items from instructions.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, measurements, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Additional Information

If you have the desire in a busy restaurant or hotel environment, and you’re enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable about fresh food and good service then we want to hear from you.  Make a smart choice and join us today!

Holiday Inn Express & Suites is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to a diverse workforce.