Buffet Attendant Job Description
Buffet attendant
provides superior food service by removing all used plates, trash, glasses and other obstructions in a timely and quiet manner.
Buffet Attendant Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective buffet attendant job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included buffet attendant job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Ssist guests with all needs while exceeding their expectations
Consistently demonstrate proper service techniques according to company guest service guidelines
Ability to manage the station regardless of business levels
Eliminate waste and reduce expenses though proper handling of product
Maintain the cleanliness of the station throughout the shift
Maintain a high level of guest satisfaction
Creatively bring a combination of sales technical tools, analytical frameworks, and referee rigor to ensure the sales pipeline is developed and fluid
Solicit all market segments on behalf of the property in which the Sales Manager is employed
Lead generation and bookings for assigned RLHC Hotels
Act as liaison between the company's Marketing and Advertising team, located in the RLH corporate offices, and the staff and management of the property in which the Sales Manager is employed, by orchestrating and implementing all promotional programs
Buffet Attendant Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Buffet Attendant
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: TEAM, C.A.R.E, CA
Education for Buffet Attendant
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the buffet attendant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School Degree in Education, General Education, Executive Leadership
Skills for Buffet Attendant
Desired skills for buffet attendant include:
Food preparation
Presentation and portion control
Floor plan
Seat numbers
Service times and menu
Table numbers
Fine food and beverage industry -
Kitchens and storage areas
Cleaning
Ingredients
Desired experience for buffet attendant includes:
Assist guests with choices of dessert
Clean all areas of the dessert station
Stock all dessert choices and supplies necessary for serving the guest
Now, understand and follow all company and departmental policies and procedures
Basic knowledge of food safety regulations
Achieve a monthly individual room and revenue sales goal
Buffet Attendant Examples
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Buffet Attendant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of buffet attendant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for buffet attendant
- Maintaining and cleaning the buffet services according to standards
- Accomplishes all assigned cleaning, stocking, and maintenance tasks
- Answer any guest questions about the menu items, daily specials and beverages, including knowledge of the ingredients, preparation methods and garnishes
- Prepares foods, such as fruit, juices, cereals, bread, hot foods, Replenish food on hot/cold buffets
- Restocks outlet with appropriate inventory
- Removes trash from all containers in outlet, taking it to the dumpster located on the loading dock
- Put away food stock and dry goods in their proper location
- Assists in arranging the room and setting tables for special events
- Thorough knowledge of ice handling procedures health and sanitation guidelines
- Ability to maintain a clean, well-stocked station
Qualifications for buffet attendant
- Must meet grooming standards
- Outlet-specific standard operating procedures
- Welcomes and greets guests with a warm friendly smile
- Processes guests' orders and ensures all items are prepared properly and in a timely manner
- Observes diners to ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service, and respond to any additional requests
- Clears and resets table at the end of each course or upon completion of the meal
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Buffet Attendant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of buffet attendant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for buffet attendant
- Follows food safety and handling procedures and compliance regulations as outlined by hotel standards and Federal, State, and Local laws
- Adheres to all hotel safety and security policies and procedures as outlined by hotel standards and Federal, State and Local laws
- Maintains superior standards of quality, service, and cleanliness in the restaurant and service area
- Demonstrates a commitment to provide the best possible experience for guests, ensuring superior personalized service
- May serve as cashier
- Engage with customers while delivering complimentary beverages and food
- Tap kegs as required
- Prepare and serve food, following food safety requirements
- Pour alcoholic beverages for guests, following alcohol serving and safety requirements
- Ensure that guests meet federal and state requirements by verifying legal limit for consuming alcoholic beverages
Qualifications for buffet attendant
- Must have current food handling licenses/permits and maintain such licenses/permits
- Ability to operate cash register
- Must have flexible availability to work early mornings on weekends and holidays as needed due to the demands of business
- Must be able to push, lift and pull moderate weight
- Order social hour beverages and snacks as necessary
- Follow hotel instructions for providing guests with complimentary beverages
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Buffet Attendant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a buffet attendant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for buffet attendant
- Must be legal age for service alcohol
- Responsible for replenishing table supplies, removing dirty dishes, and resetting tables
- Anticipate and service guests needs before requests are necessary
- Provide quick and attentive assistance for any mishap in the restaurant
- Explain contents and preparation of dishes to guests
- Stock needed supplies in buffet attendant work stations
- Replenishing food in a timely manner while communicating the food levels with the kitchen
- Get necessary supplies and hardware for buffet
- Fill out Daily Waste Logs, assist with refilling monthly packet
- Fill out Daily Time/Temperate Logs, assist with refilling monthly packet
Qualifications for buffet attendant
- Must be at least the legal age to serve alcohol
- Must be TIPS and Serve Safe Certified within 30 days of hire, if not already certified
- Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull
- Must have early morning/morning availability
- Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work all weekends and all holidays
- This position will start June 4 and end September 15
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Our company is looking for a buffet attendant. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for buffet attendant
- Assist the Chef with any scheduling needs from Buffet Attendant Department
- Evaluates food line and prepares replacement food as needed
- Properly garnishes buffet food items
- Keeps back of house clean and clear of dirty pans
- Set-up buffet according to procedures with food and utensils
- Ensure that all food items, labels, and utensils out on time and inform manager or supervisor of any additional items needed
- Maintain buffet throughout the shift, restocking and refreshing the food and plates according to procedures
- Assist guest and answer any questions about items that are on the buffet or special request
- Tear down the buffet including putting all utensils, food and other items back in the appropriate place
- Polish plates, bowls and other items and restock as needed
Qualifications for buffet attendant
- Candidate must have an open and flexible schedule that includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must be able to lift a moderate weight
- Food knowledge highly preferred
- Must have basic food handling knowledge
- Provide great service through meaningful and efficient guest interactions
- Serve buffet service with a la carte options for lunch and breakfast
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Buffet Attendant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a buffet attendant. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for buffet attendant
- Understand and follow all company and departmental policies and procedures
- Exhibits a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner when dealing with customer or fellow team members
- Ensure the prompt bussing of tables once the guest has departed
- Assist set tables with clean, pressed linen, china silver and glassware
- Assisting with donut station
- Adheres to restaurant service standards, policies and procedures
- Remove used tableware between courses and provide for next course
- Serve food orders as needed
- Handling all cuisine in according to health and sanitation standards and work as a team to ensure their fellow support staff follows suit
- Refills cooked hot and cold food items in the buffet or serving line in their respective places according to Chef’s diagram menu, keeping all hot and cold lines clean and appropriate serving utensils stocked
Qualifications for buffet attendant
- Calm under pressure, prepared to work in fast paced environment
- Attend and maintain buffet offerings
- Attend Smoothie Bar and Grab & Go Station
- Work both indoors and outdoors
- Must be able to work weekdays and weekends, including holidays
- CA Food Handler's