Bistro Attendant

Perks

PTO, Benefits, hotel discounts

Job Title: Bistro Attendant (Courtyard Huntsville University Drive)
Starting Pay: $16/hour tips (based on experience)
Employee Perks: Complimentary employee parking

Are you an outgoing people person?
If so, we’re looking for YOU to join our team at the Courtyard Huntsville University Drive!

This isn’t just a server role – our Bistro Attendants are multi-skilled team members who handle front-of-house customer service, including cash handling and guest interaction, as well as back-of-house food preparation, cooking, and kitchen support. If you’re looking for a dynamic role where you can make a difference for our guests, we’d love to hear from you!

The Bistro Attendant provides excellent food and beverage service to our guests, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Responsibilities include taking orders, serving food and beverages, processing payments, and maintaining a clean and organized restaurant environment. Back-of-house duties include cooking on a flat-top grill, deep fryer, gas stovetop, and oven.

Guest Service:

• Greet and interact with guests, ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience.
• Present menus, answer questions, and make food or beverage recommendations.
• Take food and drink orders, process payments, and ensure prompt, accurate service.
• Check with guests to ensure satisfaction and address any issues promptly.
• Inform guests about daily specials and promotions.

Food & Beverage Handling:

• Serve food and beverages, including alcoholic drinks (with proper age verification).
• Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks, chill wine bottles, and serve specialty dishes.
• Assist with food preparation, such as making salads, appetizers, desserts, and brewing coffee.
• Cook using a flat-top grill, deep fryer, stovetop, and oven as needed.
• Garnish and decorate dishes for serving.

Restaurant Maintenance:

• Clean tables, counters, and dining areas after service.
• Roll silverware, set tables, and restock service stations.
• Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, and tidying up the dining area and bathrooms.
• Ensure the restaurant is prepared for the next shift or large parties.

Administrative Support:

• Prepare guest checks, process payments, and handle cash transactions.
• Assist hosts with answering phones, taking reservations, and managing to-go orders.
• Provide guests with information about the local area, including directions.

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Previous guest or customer service experience preferred.
• Certification in liquor, wine, and food service is a plus.
• TIPS, CARE, or equivalent certification required (or must obtain on the first day).
• Ability to use property management systems, computers, and point-of-sale systems.

If you’re ready to bring your enthusiasm, hospitality, and skills to our team, apply today! We’re excited to welcome you to the Courtyard Huntsville University Drive family.