Food and Beverage Attendant

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Location

Experience a new luxury and drive to move forward at Courtyard New York Manhattan Midtown East. Located just steps from Grand Central Station our hotel in Manhattan provides easy access to Radio City Music Hall, Central Park Zoo and more of Midtown Manhattans most popular attractions particularly Times Square. Contemporary art welcomes you when you enter the lobby of our Manhattan hotel and begin enjoying the elevated amenities of free high speed WiFi, a 12th floor lounge and a 24 hour fitness center. Fuel your day at our hotel in Midtown East Manhattan with a bite at our American eatery, Table 866 serving delicious breakfast and Starbucks coffee. After an exciting day exploring Midtown, retreat to our spacious guest rooms. Most rooms include pullout sofas to enjoy crisp linens, premium movie channels and spectacular city views. Traveling to New York for business. Take advantage of our large in-room workstations and ergonomic chairs or use our business library with signature media pods.

 

Overview

The Grab and Go Attendant is responsible for accepting payment for food and beverages and making proper change for guests and fellow employees. He/she is also responsible for the Grab and Go and related seating areas which includes light cleaning, restocking and general upkeep of the area.

Responsibilities

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Comply at all times with hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Be familiar with the operation of P.O.S system.
• Collect money and/or credit cards from guests and servers and make correct change.
• Operate the approved credit card machine.
• Prepare cashier report at end of shift.
• Pay out servers’ and service attendants’ tips, if applicable.
• Greet and seat guests at appropriate tables in a timely manner.
• Perform opening and closing duties according to established side-work checklist
• Be attentive of guests’ needs and assist in providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Properly take reservations for all outlets.
• Have a thorough knowledge of menus and current specials in all applicable outlets.
• Answer the phone according to standards.
• Communicate effectively and courteously over the telephone.
• Take a room service order according to hotel standards.
• Assist servers and host/hostess in the serving of guests, as needed.
• Assist with delivering and refilling beverages, pre-bussing tables and promptly resolving any guest requests.
• Ensure quality control of menus with regard to cleanliness and appearance.
• Pre-bus all tables removing soiled dishes after each course.
• Ensure that tables and side stands are kept stocked, tidy and clean.
• Breakdown trays of soiled dishes and linen in the dishroom according to established standards.
• Answer the telephone according to standards.
• Be familiar with fire extinguishers, locations and know how to use them.
• Receive and deliver food and beverage orders and collect payment.
• Keep all work areas clean and properly stocked according to the current meal period.
• Keep all tables cleaned and properly set according to property specific standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or related experience in a hotel or a related field preferred
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Able to stand during entire shift.

Benefits

Highgate offers the following benefits package for this position:

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

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Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 11/4/2026 and will remain open for at least 30 days.

Compensation: 33.53 to 44.7 (USD)