Job Description
Qualifications
Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English is required; other languages beneficial
Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility
Will be required to obtain a ServSafe certification
May be required to obtain a TIPS certification
Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families
We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including :
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Sonesta Hotel Discounts
Educational Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Various Employee Perks and Discounts
Responsibilities
Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards
Prepare and / or transport all food and beverage items and associated supplies, equipment, and materials to and from buffet areas
Monitor area to ensure adequate supplies of food, beverage, plates, utensils, napkins, condiments, etc
are available to serve all guests;
replenish buffet items and areas as necessary
Follow preparation methods, times, quality and presentation standards
Follow standards regarding the monitoring of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperatures, portion sizes, and garnishing methods
Prepare salads, sandwiches, soups for sale in the shoppe
Proactively welcome guests and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner
Refer any serious matters to management as necessary
Ensure procedures are followed to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory, and equipment and to minimize waste
Maintain clean, neat, and well-organized work and buffet areas, which includes but is not limited to hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills, sinks, refrigerator / freezers, service areas, walls, floors, sneeze guards, and counters
Empty trash receptacles, clean and clear tables as needed
Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications
Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment, safety hazards, or any other maintenance and repair needs to supervisors
Assist in the set-up and breakdown all meeting rooms
Serve, maintain, and clean for all food and beverage service as part of all hotel meetings
Adhere to all health, sanitation, and cleanliness standards that meet state and local Health Board inspection, brand standards and hotel requirements
Comply with all health, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness, and ******* services standards that meet federal, state and local laws, brand standards and hotel requirements
Perform other duties as assigned
Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals
Job description
Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards.
• Prepare and / or transport all food and beverage items and associated supplies, equipment, and materials to and from buffet areas.
• Monitor area to ensure adequate supplies of food, beverage, plates, utensils, napkins, condiments, etc. are available to serve all guests;
replenish buffet items and areas as necessary.
• Follow preparation methods, times, quality and presentation standards. Follow standards regarding the monitoring of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperatures, portion sizes, and garnishing methods.
• Prepare salads, sandwiches, soups for sale in the shoppe.
• Proactively welcome guests and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner. Refer any serious matters to management as necessary.
• Ensure procedures are followed to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory, and equipment and to minimize waste.
• Maintain clean, neat, and well-organized work and buffet areas, which includes but is not limited to hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills, sinks, refrigerator / freezers, service areas, walls, floors, sneeze guards, and counters.
Empty trash receptacles, clean and clear tables as needed.
• Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications. Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment, safety hazards, or any other maintenance and repair needs to supervisors.
• Assist in the set-up and breakdown all meeting rooms. Serve, maintain, and clean for all food and beverage service as part of all hotel meetings.
• Adhere to all health, sanitation, and cleanliness standards that meet state and local Health Board inspection, brand standards and hotel requirements.
• Comply with all health, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness, and ******* services standards that meet federal, state and local laws, brand standards and hotel requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :
• Some previous food and beverage experience preferred.
• Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English is required; other languages beneficial.
• Basic reading, writing and mathematical abilities are preferred.
• Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
• Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals.
• Will be required to obtain a ServSafe certification.
• May be required to obtain a TIPS certification.
• Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.
Additional Job Information / Anticipated
Pay Range
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families.
We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including :
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
Last updated : 2026-10-01
Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English is required; other languages beneficial
Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility
Will be required to obtain a ServSafe certification
May be required to obtain a TIPS certification
Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families
We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including :
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Sonesta Hotel Discounts
Educational Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Various Employee Perks and Discounts
Responsibilities
Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards
Prepare and / or transport all food and beverage items and associated supplies, equipment, and materials to and from buffet areas
Monitor area to ensure adequate supplies of food, beverage, plates, utensils, napkins, condiments, etc
are available to serve all guests;
replenish buffet items and areas as necessary
Follow preparation methods, times, quality and presentation standards
Follow standards regarding the monitoring of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperatures, portion sizes, and garnishing methods
Prepare salads, sandwiches, soups for sale in the shoppe
Proactively welcome guests and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner
Refer any serious matters to management as necessary
Ensure procedures are followed to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory, and equipment and to minimize waste
Maintain clean, neat, and well-organized work and buffet areas, which includes but is not limited to hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills, sinks, refrigerator / freezers, service areas, walls, floors, sneeze guards, and counters
Empty trash receptacles, clean and clear tables as needed
Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications
Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment, safety hazards, or any other maintenance and repair needs to supervisors
Assist in the set-up and breakdown all meeting rooms
Serve, maintain, and clean for all food and beverage service as part of all hotel meetings
Adhere to all health, sanitation, and cleanliness standards that meet state and local Health Board inspection, brand standards and hotel requirements
Comply with all health, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness, and ******* services standards that meet federal, state and local laws, brand standards and hotel requirements
Perform other duties as assigned
Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals
Job description
Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards.
• Prepare and / or transport all food and beverage items and associated supplies, equipment, and materials to and from buffet areas.
• Monitor area to ensure adequate supplies of food, beverage, plates, utensils, napkins, condiments, etc. are available to serve all guests;
replenish buffet items and areas as necessary.
• Follow preparation methods, times, quality and presentation standards. Follow standards regarding the monitoring of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperatures, portion sizes, and garnishing methods.
• Prepare salads, sandwiches, soups for sale in the shoppe.
• Proactively welcome guests and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner. Refer any serious matters to management as necessary.
• Ensure procedures are followed to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory, and equipment and to minimize waste.
• Maintain clean, neat, and well-organized work and buffet areas, which includes but is not limited to hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills, sinks, refrigerator / freezers, service areas, walls, floors, sneeze guards, and counters.
Empty trash receptacles, clean and clear tables as needed.
• Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications. Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment, safety hazards, or any other maintenance and repair needs to supervisors.
• Assist in the set-up and breakdown all meeting rooms. Serve, maintain, and clean for all food and beverage service as part of all hotel meetings.
• Adhere to all health, sanitation, and cleanliness standards that meet state and local Health Board inspection, brand standards and hotel requirements.
• Comply with all health, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness, and ******* services standards that meet federal, state and local laws, brand standards and hotel requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :
• Some previous food and beverage experience preferred.
• Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English is required; other languages beneficial.
• Basic reading, writing and mathematical abilities are preferred.
• Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
• Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals.
• Will be required to obtain a ServSafe certification.
• May be required to obtain a TIPS certification.
• Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.
Additional Job Information / Anticipated
Pay Range
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families.
We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including :
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
Last updated : 2026-10-01
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Food beverage attendant position is now open for candidates interested in the Hotel Jobs sector. This role in Jacksonville offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Hotel Jobs is a plus.