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Stonebridge Companies

Breakfast Attendant

Manhattan, KS · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Set up and maintain the breakfast buffet, ensuring all items are stocked and available throughout service. * Greet guests warmly and provide assistance with food and beverage selections. * Ensure the ...

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Pizza Ranch

Guest Attendant

Wichita, KS · On-site

$9 - $12/hr

Our unique concepts specialize in pizza, chicken, salad and dessert buffet, as well as delivery and take out. Our franchise has grown steadily with over 200 locations in thirteen states. What makes ...

Wichita Pizza Ranch

Guest Attendant

Wichita, KS · On-site

$9 - $12/hr

Our unique concepts specialize in pizza, chicken, salad and dessert buffet, as well as delivery and take out. Our franchise has grown steadily with over 200 locations in thirteen states. What makes ...

Golden Corral

Guest Experience Attendant

Garden City, KS · On-site

$7.25 - $11/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Assists Guests by being able to describe all menu offerings and where they are located on the Buffet. * Ensures that products are available and inquires of back of house Co-workers when they will ...

Golden Corral

Cashier / Host / Attendant

Garden City, KS · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

Knows what is on buffet for the day and has a full knowledge of menu and prices. Cleanliness: * Maintains organization and cleanliness at the vestibule, host/cashier station and surrounding areas.

Pizza Ranch

Front of House Team Member

Anthony, KS · On-site

$12 - $15.25/hr

Our unique concepts specialize in pizza, chicken, salad and dessert buffet, as well as delivery and take out. Our franchise has grown steadily with over 200 locations in thirteen states. What makes ...

Golden Corral

Cashier / Host / Attendant

Topeka, KS · On-site

$9 - $11/hr

Knows what is on buffet for the day and has a full knowledge of menu and prices. Cleanliness: * Maintains organization and cleanliness at the vestibule, host/cashier station and surrounding areas.

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How much do buffet jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for buffet in Kansas is $11.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.86 and $12.88 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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Infographic showing various Buffet job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 40% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $24,680 per year, or $11.9 per hour.

Cook - Longhouse Buffet - Part Time

Prairie Band Casino & Resort

Mayetta, KS • On-site

$16/hr

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Prairie Band Casino & Resort rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 164 rated casinos

Job description

Description
$750 Hiring Bonus for new Team Members plus $50 in gas gift cards during our onboarding process. Additional $1 per hour for hours worked from 6 pm to 6 am!
There is a 50% employer match up to 6% on our 401(k), a profit-sharing bonus paid out multiple times a year when financial goals are met, double pay on holidays, 25¢ off per gallon of gas at our gas station, and a generous Paid Time Off policy where you can earn up to 18 days in your first year of employment!
Provides excellent internal and external guest service while cooking all food orders in a quick and timely manner; completes payment transactions efficiently and accurately when working in assigned outlets.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for fast and clean servicing of all menu items to the servers and ensures each order sent out is uniform and consistent
  • Controls food production to include: proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature and ensures sanitation, handling and storage of prepared food and leftovers
  • Greets and completes payment transactions for customer orders while working in assigned outlets on a POS (point of sale) system, accepts payment and (when applicable) accurately gives change back to customer
  • Delivers food items to guests
  • Adequately prepares for known peak business levels and effectively maintains a high level of guest service
  • Prepares all food items from standardized recipes when working in assigned outlets
  • Adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies in an ethical manner and encourages others to do the same
  • If 21 years of age and has obtained a High School diploma or GED, performs the duties of a Bartender in the Bingo outlet or Coffee Bar Attendant as needed
    • Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
Required
  • Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operations, and maintenance of kitchen equipment
  • Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques
  • Willingness to work various shifts including weekends and holidays, required
  • Ability to meet attendance guidelines set forth in the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Team Member Handbook
  • Must present a well-groomed professional appearance and maintain uniform/appearance standards set forth in the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Team Member Handbook
  • Must possess a pleasant personality and have the ability to work in a team
  • A record of satisfactory performance and reliability in all prior and current employment

Preferred
  • High School diploma or GED

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
  • Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations
  • Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Have the ability to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations
  • Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures
  • Possess coordination and dexterity to use kitchen utensils, such as knives, spatulas, food tongs
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, push, and pull when rotating stock and cleaning work area
  • Able to operate the following kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, and other utensils when preparing food orders
  • Must be able to meet the level three or medium work requirements based on the Department of Labor Dictionary of Titles: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly

Indian Preference Exercised
Prairie Band Casino & Resort reserves the right to make changes to the above job descriptions whenever necessary. As part of Prairie Band Casino & Resort's hiring process, candidates will be required to go through a due diligence process to validate their application information and suitability, prior to an employment offer being extended. This process may include, but is not limited to: reviewing employment applications or resumes, performing pre-employment testing and background investigations, conducting interviews and reference checks, and checking licensing and certification.

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