Weekend Buffet Attendant

HEI Hotels & Resorts•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weekend Breakfast Buffet Attendant sets up, maintains, and breaks down the breakfast buffet while helping ensure guests have a pleasant dining experience. The role requires attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hotel environment. The attendant prepares and replenishes buffet food and beverage stations, maintains food safety and presentation standards, keeps dining areas clean, assists guests, and coordinates with the culinary team. The role also includes clearing used plates, cleaning equipment after service, notifying management of concerns, and assisting the Food & Beverage team with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to multitask and stay organized during busy breakfast periods.
Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
Dependable and punctual.
Available to work weekends and holidays.
Ability to communicate effectively with guests and coworkers.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
Ability to work in areas with hot food, beverages, and kitchen equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or restaurant operations is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Set up the breakfast buffet before service, arranging food, beverages, utensils, plates, and supplies.
Monitor and replenish buffet items during breakfast service to maintain availability and presentation.
Ensure food items are properly labeled and kept at safe serving temperatures.
Keep buffet stations, counters, and nearby dining areas clean and organized.
Greet guests and answer questions about breakfast offerings.
Communicate with the culinary team about replenishment, special requests, and dietary restrictions.
Monitor and restock coffee, juice, and other beverage stations, keeping them clean.
Clear used plates and help maintain a clean dining environment.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
Break down the buffet, store supplies properly, and clean equipment after service.
Notify management about guest concerns, equipment issues, or food quality concerns.
Assist the Food & Beverage team with other duties as assigned.