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Dining Room Attendant

Danville, KY · On-site

$10.75 - $13.75/hr

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Dining Room Attendant

Danville, KY · On-site

$10.75 - $13.75/hr

Dining Room Attendant - Parkhurst Dining Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong ...

Dining Room Attendant

Danville, KY · On-site

$10.75 - $13.75/hr

Dining Room Attendant - Parkhurst Dining Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong ...

Dining Room Attendant

Tiffin, OH

$11.50 - $14.75/hr

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Dining Room Attendant

Danville, KY · On-site

$10.75 - $13.75/hr

Dining Room Attendant - Parkhurst Dining Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong ...

Dining Room Attendant

Tiffin, OH · On-site

$11.50 - $14.75/hr

Dining Room Attendant - Parkhurst Dining Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong ...

Dining Room Attendant

Elmira, NY · On-site

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

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Dining Room Attendant

Tiffin, OH · On-site

$11.50 - $14.75/hr

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Dining Room Attendant

Erie, PA

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

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Dining Room Attendant

Erie, PA · On-site

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

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How much do dining room attendant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for dining room attendant in the United States is $14.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dining room attendant?

Dining Room Attendants are hospitality professionals responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of dining areas in restaurants, hotels, or other food service establishments. Their duties typically include setting and clearing tables, refilling water and beverages, assisting servers, and ensuring guests have a pleasant dining experience. They play a crucial role in supporting waitstaff and helping the dining area run smoothly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dining room attendant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dining Room Attendant, you need strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and basic food safety knowledge, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food handling protocols, and cleaning equipment is commonly required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and a positive attitude help individuals stand out in this fast-paced role. These abilities ensure efficient service, guest satisfaction, and a clean, welcoming dining environment.

What are some common challenges faced by dining room attendants, and how can they be managed effectively?

Dining Room Attendants often work in fast-paced environments where they must juggle multiple tasks, such as clearing tables, resetting place settings, and assisting guests with special requests, all while maintaining a friendly demeanor. Managing peak dining hours and ensuring consistently clean and welcoming spaces can be challenging. Effective time management, strong communication with kitchen and wait staff, and staying organized are key strategies to handle these challenges. Teamwork is essential, as Dining Room Attendants frequently coordinate with servers and hosts to provide a seamless guest experience.

What is the difference between Dining Room Attendant vs Waitstaff?

AspectDining Room AttendantWaitstaff
CredentialsHigh school diploma often preferredHigh school diploma often preferred
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, hotels, banquet hallsRestaurants, cafes, hotels
Job ResponsibilitiesClearing tables, setting up dining areas, assisting serversTaking orders, serving food and drinks, handling customer requests

While both roles work in dining settings, a Dining Room Attendant primarily focuses on maintaining the cleanliness and setup of the dining area, whereas Waitstaff directly interacts with customers by taking orders and serving food. Understanding these differences helps clarify job expectations in the hospitality industry.

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Infographic showing various Dining Room Attendant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,810 per year, or $14.3 per hour.

$10.75 - $13.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Eat'n Park rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

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Job description

Dining Room Attendant - Parkhurst Dining


Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong relationships? At Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, we've been creating smiles since 1949-one guest, one meal, and one team member at a time. Now we're searching for a dining room attendant to join our Parkhurst Dining team.


Eat'n Park Hospitality Group represents a diverse family of brands that span more than a dozen states across more than 150 locations and with nearly 10,000 team members. We are a family-owned and operated company with deep roots that inspire our future. Our enduring commitment to our Core Values and our shared purpose, "to Create a Smile," guide and fuel our growth as a group and as individuals.


WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE


As a dining room attendant, you'll be part of our enduring legacy and exciting growth. Here's what you can expect:


  • Restock beverages and other items as needed, which may include refilling of milk dispensers.
  • Keep cereal dispensers full at all times.
  • Keep beverage area and dining room clean during service periods.
  • Make sure sufficient numbers of cups and glasses are present and remove empty glass racks. Empty glass racks must be taken to dish room.
  • Assist our guests, as needed, in a friendly and professional manner. Follows Smile Plus hospitality imperatives.


WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT


We're searching for team members who welcome new challenges and care deeply about people. Every team member across the company plays a role in bringing our Core Values to life every day. In addition to aligning to our values, you'll be successful here with these skills and qualifications:


  • Standing and/or walking - 100% of time.
  • Occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs.
  • Frequently lifting up to 10 lbs.


OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU


We believe our team members deserve the same hospitality we give our guests. Wherever you are on your journey, we offer rewards and resources to highlight the important moments, both at work and at home.


  • Health and Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and Paid Time Off.
  • Career Growth: Access to Smile Universe training and internal promotion pathways.
  • Welcoming and Fun: 20% discount at all our brands.


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Eat'n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


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At Eat'n Park, our purpose is to create smiles. We live our purpose every day through our Core Values:?we care about people, we're passionate about food, we embrace innovation, we're fiscally responsible and we foster diversity and inclusion.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Homestead, PA, US