BUFFET ATTENDANT-MARRIOTT LONG ISLAND

The Breakfast Buffet Attendant is responsible for preparing, setting up, maintaining, and replenishing the hotel's breakfast buffet while ensuring exceptional food presentation, cleanliness, and guest service. This position plays a critical role in preparing fresh buffet items, maintaining food quality standards, and supporting banquet operations as needed.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

• Prepare fresh fruit displays, cut fruit, and buffet garnishes according to hotel standards.
• Assist with preparation of breakfast items including pastries, breads, cereals, condiments, and beverage stations.
• Set up buffet stations before service begins.
• Ensure all food items are prepared, displayed, and maintained according to quality standards.
• Monitor food temperatures and follow food safety guidelines.

• Maintain a clean, attractive, and fully stocked breakfast buffet throughout service.
• Replenish food, beverages, utensils, plates, and condiments as needed.
• Remove and replace buffet items to ensure freshness and presentation.
• Assist guests with questions regarding buffet offerings.
• Maintain cleanliness of buffet and dining areas during service.

• Assist with banquet food preparation and setup as assigned.
• Prepare banquet buffet stations, coffee breaks, and refreshment displays.
• Assist with banquet event breakdown and cleanup.
• Support banquet staff during meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events.

• Clean and sanitize workstations, buffet equipment, and service areas.
• Properly store food and supplies following food safety standards.
• Assist with inventory and stocking of buffet supplies.
• Maintain organized storage and prep areas.

• Follow all Marriott, Blue Sky Hospitality, and Health Department food safety standards.
• Maintain proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Wear appropriate PPE when required.
• Report equipment or safety concerns immediately.

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift.
• Lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Push carts and move food service equipment.
• Work in kitchen, dining room, and banquet environments.

• Ability to work early morning shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

• Previous hotel, restaurant, breakfast attendant, buffet attendant, or food preparation experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Banquet or catering experience.

✔ Breakfast buffet is fully prepared and guest-ready before opening.

✔ Fresh fruit and buffet items are attractively presented.

✔ Buffet remains stocked, clean, and organized throughout service.

✔ Food safety and sanitation standards are consistently maintained.

✔ Banquet functions receive timely support and preparation assistance.

✔ Guests receive a positive and welcoming dining experience.

Schedule: Primarily early morning shifts with occasional banquet support based on business needs. This position may require weekends and holidays.