Hire Breakfast Attendants
When hiring a breakfast attendant, it is helpful to highlight the value they add to a restaurant’s daily operations. In a compelling job posting, hiring managers should be clear, concise, and detailed. Carefully outline the position's responsibilities as well as requirements. Do not forget to include details about what makes your restaurant special to make the post enticing! After all, you want eager and ambitious candidates. Aside from general job boards, it is best to post job announcements on industry-specific job boards, online groups, and in communities as well.
Breakfast Attendant Responsibilities
A breakfast attendant is a member of the wait staff for breakfast buffet functions or full-service breakfast and reports to the restaurant manager.
Before service, a breakfast attendant assists in setting up tables and food stations following food presentation, safety, and sanitation standards. Glassware, cutlery, utensils, and coffee and milk dispensers must be carefully inspected for cleanliness. Additionally, the breakfast attendant must be knowledgeable regarding the breakfast menu items and beverages to be served.
During service, the breakfast attendant welcomes and greets guests warmly and leads them to their tables. Depending on the restaurant set-up, the guests may be seated around different stations of the breakfast buffet. For full-service restaurants, the breakfast attendant gives guests the restaurant menu and asks about any food allergies or dietary restrictions before recommending any specials. Once the guests have made their choice, the breakfast attendant then relays the orders to the kitchen.
Additionally, the breakfast attendant ensures that breakfast buffet items are well-stocked. For full-service restaurants, the breakfast attendant serves the food to guests in a timely and enthusiastic manner, offering appropriate condiments and accompaniments from the service menu. To maintain the table setting, the breakfast attendant also observes and removes plates, refills water and other drinks, and replaces utensils as needed.
To ensure an enjoyable dining experience, the breakfast attendant actively responds to any additional requests or questions from the guests and works with other servers, staff, and the restaurant manager. After service, the breakfast attendant assists in cleaning the dining area and may help in conducting an inventory of breakfast items.
Breakfast Attendant Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate for a breakfast attendant must be someone who will work well in a fast-paced restaurant environment with a calm and friendly attitude at all times.
While most restaurants require a high school diploma or GED, certifications in food safety training will be an advantage. Regarding work background, prior customer service experience as a server in a restaurant would be helpful. However, most restaurants are willing to train their staff for this role.
The candidate should be able to meet the physical demands of the job. They must be able to stand for long periods of time and carry heavy trays with food and beverages. Lastly, the candidate should be available to work on weekends and holidays.
