NOW HIRING: Breakfast Host

Chicago Marriott Northwest | Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Position: Breakfast Host
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Pay Rate:$14.00–$16.00 per hour
Joining: Immediate
Shift: Morning / Breakfast Shift

Location:
Chicago Marriott Northwest
4800 Hoffman Boulevard, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

Job Summary

Chicago Marriott Northwest is seeking a friendly, energetic, and customer-focused Breakfast Host to join our food and beverage team. The ideal candidate will help create a welcoming breakfast experience by greeting guests, assisting with seating, maintaining the breakfast area, and ensuring guests receive attentive and courteous service.

The successful candidate should have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hotel breakfast environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Guest Reception and Service

• Welcome guests warmly and professionally as they arrive for breakfast.

• Greet guests, assist with seating, and provide information about breakfast offerings.

• Verify guest eligibility for breakfast according to hotel procedures.

• Answer guest questions and respond to special requests.

• Maintain a friendly and welcoming atmosphere throughout breakfast service.

2. Breakfast Area Management

• Prepare and organize the breakfast dining area before service begins.

• Ensure tables, chairs, counters, and service stations are clean and properly arranged.

• Monitor the breakfast area and assist guests whenever needed.

• Clear and reset tables promptly after guests finish dining.

• Ensure utensils, napkins, plates, and other supplies are readily available.

3. Food and Beverage Assistance

• Assist with setting up and replenishing breakfast buffet items.

• Monitor food presentation and buffet availability.

• Coordinate with kitchen staff to replenish food and beverage items.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of buffet stations.

• Follow proper food handling, storage, and temperature-control procedures.

4. Cleanliness and Sanitation

• Keep the breakfast area clean, organized, and presentable.

• Clean and sanitize tables, counters, and service areas.

• Remove used dishes, trash, and other waste promptly.

• Follow hotel sanitation, food safety, and hygiene standards.

• Assist with breakfast area cleanup after service.

5. Teamwork and Operations

• Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping, and food and beverage staff.

• Communicate guest concerns and special requests to the appropriate team members.

• Follow daily opening, closing, and cleaning checklists.

• Support the food and beverage team with additional duties as required.

• Follow company policie