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SpringHill Suites Breakfast Attendant - Seasonal at Carowinds

Carowinds Rock Hill, SC $14 - $15/hour

Job Description

Overview:

$14 - $15 / hour

As a Breakfast Attendant at Springhill Suites by Marriott, you ensure the guest kick start their day with a healthy breakfast from our complimentary breakfast bar prepared and set up by you. You'll ensure our guests feel at home and well cared for as you contribute to creating a memorable stay experience during their visit in the Carolinas! You'll also:

  • Prepare breakfast bar set up and ensures cleanliness and working condition of all serving equipment
  • Prepare daily food selection of hot and cold breakfast foods
  • Ensure that all food and beverage items and display are compliant with brand standards
  • Welcome guests and monitor the dining area during the meal period to ensure adequate food and supplies are stocked, replenish as needed and that guest needs are met
  • Manage inventory of food and supplies, complete prep and waste logs

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

  • FREE admission to Carowinds and other parks!
  • FREE tickets for friends and family!
  • 10% discounts on food and 20% discounts on merchandise!
  • Work with people from here, near, and from all over the world!
  • Exclusive associate-only events!

Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding job that's also FUN! Carowinds offers convenient hours for college students, retirees, or anyone seeking an awesome part-time opportunity. Our jobs can lead to a successful future by developing resume-building skills as well as gaining knowledge through training and work experience.

Positions are currently available for those who are 18 or older.


Responsibilities:

We are here to make people happy Carowinds associates are enthusiastic about their work because they create fun and memories to last lifetime! They are crucial to providing guests with a variety of engaging activities that reflect and uphold our core values of Integrity, Courtesy, and Inclusiveness.


Qualifications:
  • Previous hotel or food service experience a plus
  • Must be comfortable in the kitchen
  • Able to be on your feet for extended periods of time
  • Able to lift, push and pull up to 25lbs
  • People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
  • Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
  • Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Individuals with a passion and excitement about Carowinds.
  • Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
  • You!

$29k - $31k is right at market for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers nationally

National salary averages
$29k - $31k
↓ 8% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$22k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $46k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+6%
10yr growth
99,600 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024