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Buffet Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Restaurant Manager

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Can you organize a chaotic environment the buffet offers? Are you looking for growth opportunities with a national restaurant company spanning 5 states? Then you are the right person for us! Our ...

Restaurant Manager

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Can you organize a chaotic environment the buffet offers? Are you looking for growth opportunities with a national restaurant company spanning 5 states? Then you are the right person for us! Our ...

Breakfast Attendant

Gilbert, AZ

$12.75 - $15.25/hr

Maintaining breakfast buffet service during breakfast hours and ensuring smooth operations of breakfast area daily. Essential Functions: * Possess a positive and upbeat personality with a desire to ...

Kitchen Team Member

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$14 - $17.25/hr

From our buffet to made-to-order favorites, every meal plays a role in creating memorable visits for our guests. If you enjoy fast-paced environments, working as part of a team, and staying busy ...

Restaurant Manager

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Can you organize a chaotic environment the buffet offers? Are you looking for growth opportunities with a national restaurant company spanning 5 states? Then you are the right person for us! Our ...

Breakfast Attendant

Phoenix, AZ

$12.75 - $15.25/hr

Maintaining breakfast buffet service during breakfast hours and ensuring smooth operations of breakfast area daily. Essential Functions: * Possess a positive and upbeat personality with a desire to ...

Breakfast Attendant

Phoenix, AZ

$13 - $15.75/hr

Maintaining breakfast buffet service during breakfast hours and ensuring smooth operations of breakfast area daily. Essential Functions: * Possess a positive and upbeat personality with a desire to ...

Breakfast Attendant

Tucson, AZ

$11.75 - $14/hr

Maintaining breakfast buffet service during breakfast hours and ensuring smooth operations of breakfast area daily. Essential Functions: * Possess a positive and upbeat personality with a desire to ...

Restaurant Manager

Litchfield Park, AZ · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Can you organize a chaotic environment the buffet offers? Are you looking for growth opportunities with a national restaurant company spanning 5 states? Then you are the right person for us! Our ...

Kitchen Team Member

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

From our buffet to made-to-order favorites, every meal plays a role in creating memorable visits for our guests. If you enjoy fast-paced environments, working as part of a team, and staying busy ...

Can you organize a chaotic environment the buffet offers? Are you looking for growth opportunities with a national restaurant company spanning 5 states? Then you are the right person for us! Our ...

Restaurant Manager

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Can you organize a chaotic environment the buffet offers? Are you looking for growth opportunities with a national restaurant company spanning 5 states? Then you are the right person for us! Our ...

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How much do buffet jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for buffet in Arizona is $12.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.29 and $13.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a buffet attendant?

Buffet attendants are hospitality workers responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and presentation of buffet food areas in restaurants, hotels, or event venues. Their duties typically include replenishing food items, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met, assisting guests with questions, and sometimes helping with setup and breakdown of the buffet. They play a key role in providing a positive dining experience for guests by ensuring that the buffet stays well-stocked and inviting throughout service.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a buffet attendant?

To thrive as a Buffet Attendant, you need strong food safety knowledge, attention to detail, and experience in food service or hospitality. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food handling certifications, and basic kitchen equipment is typically required. Excellent customer service, teamwork, and time management skills help you efficiently assist guests and maintain buffet presentation. These abilities are crucial for providing a positive dining experience, ensuring food safety, and supporting smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.

What are some of the common challenges faced by buffet attendants, and how can they be managed effectively?

Buffet attendants often face challenges such as maintaining food presentation during busy periods, ensuring food safety standards are upheld, and quickly restocking popular items. Effective time management and strong communication with kitchen staff are essential to keep the buffet running smoothly. Additionally, being attentive to guest needs and monitoring food temperatures help prevent waste and ensure a positive dining experience for all guests.

What is the difference between Buffet vs Waiter?

AspectBuffetWaiter
Primary RoleServes food at self-service or semi-self-service stations in a buffet settingServes food and beverages directly to customers at tables
Work EnvironmentBuffet restaurants, hotels, eventsFine dining, casual restaurants, cafes
Required SkillsCustomer service, food presentation, basic food knowledgeCustomer service, order taking, communication skills
CertificationsFood safety, hygiene certifications often preferredFood safety, alcohol service certifications if applicable

While both Buffet staff and Waiters work in the food service industry, Buffet employees primarily manage self-service stations and assist customers in a buffet setting. Waiters focus on taking orders, serving food directly at tables, and providing personalized service. The roles overlap in customer service skills and food safety knowledge, but their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Cities in Arizona with the most Buffet job openings:

Infographic showing various Buffet job openings in Arizona as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $25,788 per year, or $12.4 per hour.

Breakfast Service Attendant - Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

Sonesta International Hotels
Traveler Accommodation • 10K+ employees

$13 - $15.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assist in the setup, service, and breakdown of food and beverage buffet areas to ensure high standards of quality and consistency.

  • Deliver exceptional service to guests and clients by proactively welcoming them, responding to requests, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of work and buffet areas.

  • Monitor and replenish food, beverage, and supplies, and ensure proper storage, safety, and maintenance of equipment and inventory.


Sonesta International Hotels rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 109 rated hotels


Job description

We're People People. Are you?


We're Sonesta International Hotels-the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast 🚀).


With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we're everywhere our guests need us to be.

But here's the thing-we're not just in the business of hotels, we're in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect-delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).


What this role is all about


The Food and Beverage Service Attendant plays a key role in supporting the hotel's mission and overall success by achieving performance objectives related to breakfast, the evening social hour, and special events. This position involves assisting the team with the setup, service, and breakdown of food and beverage buffet areas, ensuring high standards of quality and consistency. The F&B Service Attendant is committed to delivering exceptional service in all interactions with guests and clients, in alignment with Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards.

What you'll be doing

  • 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 alcohol services standards that meet federal, state and local laws, brand standards and hotel requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

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.
  • Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 75 pounds.
  • 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.

How we reward you


At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.


Here's a snapshot of what we offer:


  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation & Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • Educational Assistance
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you'll want to use these )
  • Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You


Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Before You Apply


To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.



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