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PCH Hotels & Resorts

Buffet Attendant

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$11.25 - $14.75/hr

As a member of our hospitality team, the primary responsibility of a Buffet Attendant is to provide exceptional service to our guests by setting up and maintaining an attractive buffet setup. A ...

BIG BOY RESTAURANT GROUP LLC

Buffet Attendant

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$11 - $14.50/hr

Buffet/Prep Attendant Responsibilities: * Ensures the highest quality of food arrives to each guest by following exact specifications and recipes. * Ensures freshness, temperature control, quality ...

BIG BOY RESTAURANT GROUP LLC

Buffet Attendant

Troy, OH · On-site

$10.50 - $13.75/hr

Buffet/Prep Attendant Responsibilities: * Ensures the highest quality of food arrives to each guest by following exact specifications and recipes. * Ensures freshness, temperature control, quality ...

BIG BOY RESTAURANT GROUP LLC

Buffet Attendant

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$11 - $14.50/hr

Buffet/Prep Attendant Responsibilities: * Ensures the highest quality of food arrives to each guest by following exact specifications and recipes. * Ensures freshness, temperature control, quality ...

BIG BOY RESTAURANT GROUP LLC

Buffet Attendant

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$11 - $14.50/hr

Buffet/Prep Attendant Responsibilities: * Ensures the highest quality of food arrives to each guest by following exact specifications and recipes. * Ensures freshness, temperature control, quality ...

PCH

Buffet Attendant

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$11.25 - $14.75/hr

As a member of our hospitality team, the primary responsibility of a Buffet Attendant is to provide exceptional service to our guests by setting up and maintaining an attractive buffet setup. A ...

BIG BOY RESTAURANT GROUP LLC

Buffet Attendant

Charlotte, MI · On-site

$10.50 - $13.75/hr

Buffet/Prep Attendant Responsibilities: * Ensures the highest quality of food arrives to each guest by following exact specifications and recipes. * Ensures freshness, temperature control, quality ...

BIG BOY RESTAURANT GROUP LLC

Buffet Attendant

Miamisburg, OH · On-site

$10.25 - $13.50/hr

Buffet/Prep Attendant Responsibilities: * Ensures the highest quality of food arrives to each guest by following exact specifications and recipes. * Ensures freshness, temperature control, quality ...

Dutchman Hospitality Group

Buffet Attendant

Millersburg, OH · On-site

$9.50 - $12.50/hr

Keep buffet or salad bar fresh and clean * Keep the floor around the salad bar clean * Help disabled guests * Tell guests about area attractions Skills you'll bring along * Smile and help guests at ...

BIG BOY RESTAURANT GROUP LLC

Buffet Attendant

Troy, OH

$10.50 - $13.75/hr

Buffet/Prep Attendant Responsibilities: * Ensures the highest quality of food arrives to each guest by following exact specifications and recipes. * Ensures freshness, temperature control, quality ...

BIG BOY RESTAURANT GROUP LLC

Buffet Attendant

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$11 - $14.50/hr

Buffet/Prep Attendant Responsibilities: * Ensures the highest quality of food arrives to each guest by following exact specifications and recipes. * Ensures freshness, temperature control, quality ...

Berlin Farmstead

Buffet Attendant

Millersburg, OH

$9.50 - $12.50/hr

Keep buffet or salad bar fresh and clean * Keep the floor around the salad bar clean * Help disabled guests * Tell guests about area attractions Skills you'll bring along * Smile and help guests at ...

Dutchman Hospitality Group

Buffet Attendant

Bellville, OH · On-site

$10.75 - $14/hr

Free buffet/salad bar lunches * DHG Discounts - merchandise/lodging/shows for staff * Most Sundays off * Annual vacation bonus * Wooden Nickels * On-the-job training * Flexible schedules

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How much do buffet jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for buffet in the United States is $13.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.06 and $14.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Buffet Attendant, and why are they important?

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 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.

What are buffet attendants?

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 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.
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Infographic showing various Buffet job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, 36% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $27,673 per year, or $13.3 per hour.

Buffet Attendant

PCH Hotels & Resorts

Montgomery, AL • On-site

$11.25 - $14.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

As a member of our hospitality team, the primary responsibility of a Buffet Attendant is to provide exceptional service to our guests by setting up and maintaining an attractive buffet setup. A crucial part of this role is to know and follow all food safety and sanitation regulations, keep the buffet stocked and clean at all times, ensuring guests have a pleasant dining experience. 

  • Continuously strives to exceed guest expectations by providing attentive, friendly, and personalized service.
  • Sets up the buffet for each meal. 
  • Ensures all food items are available and fresh.
  • Maintains a clean and organized buffet area.

PCH Hotels & Resorts is a company that puts people first! Beyond offering a competitive salary, we also offer:

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Discounted Hotel Stays
  • Discounted Spa Treatments
  • Food & Beverage Discounts

Our Culture:

Our team embodies service that spans beyond typical hospitality. Both warm and authentic, we are a team committed to excellence. Our benchmark is our genuine care for others. For this reason, we love coming to work to create new experiences every day. The secret sauce to our successful recipe: Put people first.

We celebrate our places. We encourage independent thinkers who fill their workspaces and properties with joy. PCH Hotels & Resorts creates experiences, connections, and traditions through generations of storytellers.

PCH Hotels & Resorts brings the heart and soul to hospitality. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do!

You belong here. Join the PCH Hotels & Resorts family, where we put people first.

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