Breakfast Associate - Hampton Inn Ellsworth

Are you a friendly and dependable person who enjoys creating a great start to someone's day? We're looking for a Full-Time Year-Round Breakfast Associate to join our team at the Hampton Inn Ellsworth.

In this role, you'll help provide a welcoming breakfast experience for our guests by preparing and replenishing breakfast items, keeping the dining area clean and organized, and making sure guests have everything they need to start their day. You'll play an important part in maintaining a clean, inviting, and well-stocked breakfast area while providing friendly and attentive service.

If you enjoy staying busy, take pride in keeping things clean and organized, and like interacting with guests, we'd love to have you join our team!

At Witham Family Hotels, we are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests while fostering a family-like environment for our team. Proudly recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine since 2022 and an Inclusive Workplace, we uphold our core values of kindness, respect, inclusion, empowerment, excellence, integrity, and family. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we believe our strength lies in our differences.

Position Details:

Status: Full-Time, Year-Round
Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week; morning shifts with a schedule that may include weekends and holidays
Location: Hampton Inn Ellsworth

What You May Not Know Is That We Also Offer Amazing Benefits and Perks:

• PTO (Paid Time Off): Earn up to 136 hours in your first year, prorated based on your hire date.
• Health Insurance: Multiple Aetna plans with 80% of the cost covered, including family options.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Our dental plan includes up to 4 cleanings a year and more. We pay 80% of the cost. We also offer vision insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Up to 4% company match.
• End of Season Bonus.
• Heating savings program in partnership with Irving and Dead River—save on heating oil and propane.
• Core Values Program: Earn points for branded swag!
• Life Insurance and AD&D: We cover the first $10,000, with additional voluntary coverage available.
• Short-Term Disability: Provided at no cost.
• Referral Bonus: Up to $1,000 per new full-time employee you refer.
• Discounts on hotel stays, dining, and spa services at our properties and selected New England Inns & Resorts collection hotels.
• Employee Recognition Programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential counseling services.
• Employee Relief Fund: Financial support for unexpected situations, mostly funded by our awesome teammates!
• Annual Flu Shot Clinic.
• Witham Family Hotels Gala: An annual event that recognizes YOU!
• Be part of a company that gives back—The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund has donated over a million dollars to local organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, set up, and replenish breakfast items throughout the morning
• Ensure the breakfast area is clean, organized, and welcoming for guests
• Monitor food levels and restock items as needed
• Maintain proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards
• Keep tables, counters, serving areas, and equipment clean throughout breakfast service
• Assist guests with questions and requests and provide friendly, attentive service
• Monitor the breakfast area and remove dishes, trash, and other items as needed
• Complete opening and closing breakfast duties
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing breakfast supplies
• Communicate food, supply, or equipment needs to the appropriate team member
• Help maintain a clean and organized kitchen and storage areas
• Follow hotel standards and procedures for breakfast service, cleanliness, and safety
• Work cooperatively with the Front Desk, Housekeeping, and other hotel departments
• Assist with additional hotel duties as needed

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous hospitality, food service, or customer service experience preferred but not required
• Friendly, positive, and guest-focused attitude
• Reliable and dependable
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail
• Ability to work independently and stay organized while managing multiple tasks
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to work early morning shifts, weekends, and holidays

Performance Measurement:

• 90-day performance review
• Guest satisfaction and feedback
• Cleanliness and presentation of the breakfast area
• Consistent availability and quality of breakfast items
• Reliability, teamwork, and adherence to hotel standards

If you enjoy helping people, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that helps guests start their day on a positive note, apply now to join the Hampton Inn Ellsworth team!