Buffet Attendant
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Southern Foodservice Management Inc
Tuscaloosa, AL, US
Summary
The Buffet Attendant is responsible for setting up and maintaining buffet lines to ensure a smooth gameday experience for guests. They must also replenish food and supplies while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
Job Description
Description
Seasons Culinary Group, a subsidiary of Southern Foodservice Management, Inc., is looking for an energetic, customer-focused Buffet Attendant to join our team. This seasonal position is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, high-energy environment and takes pride in providing excellent hospitality. As a Buffet Attendant, you’ll help ensure a smooth and enjoyable gameday experience by providing friendly service, maintaining a clean and well-stocked buffet, and assisting guests throughout service.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up buffet lines with hot and cold food items, utensils, napkins, and other service items prior to guest arrival.
- Greet guests warmly and guide them through the buffet service with professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Replenish food, beverages, and supplies regularly and promptly during high-traffic periods.
- Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the buffet line at all times.
- Monitor guest flow to ensure efficient movement and minimize congestion.
- Work closely with kitchen staff and runners to ensure timely delivery of food items.
- Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines rigorously.
- Assist with break-down and clean-up of buffet and service area post-event.
- Respond promptly to guest needs and escalate concerns when necessary.
Requirements
- Previous food service or hospitality experience preferred (buffet, catering, or stadium experience a plus).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs.
- Flexible schedule with availability on nights, weekends, and game days.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and service etiquette.
Requirements
Physical Requirements
- Strength: Lift up to 40 pounds
- Posture: Standing 80%, Walking 20%
- Movement of objects: Frequent
- Heavy lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
- Stooping: Occasional
- Reaching: Frequent
- Handling: Frequent
- Talking/Hearing: Frequent
- Seeing: Frequent
- Temperature Variation: Frequent
Southern Foodservice Management provides onsite dining, catering and vending services to business & industry, education and government clients. Founded in 1951, the Birmingham, Alabama-headquartered company provides quality food, great service, exceptional value and a pleasant experience to dining customers at client sites nationwide.
Southern’s long history of success is attributed to the high level of care, attention and flexibility—that “something extra”—in its dealings with clients, customers, employees and suppliers.
Founded
1951
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Birmingham, Alabama
Southern Foodservice Management provides onsite dining, catering and vending services to business & industry, education and government clients. Founded in 1951, the Birmingham, Alabama-headquartered company provides quality food, great service, exceptional value and a pleasant experience to dining customers at client sites nationwide.
Southern’s long history of success is attributed to the high level of care, attention and flexibility—that “something extra”—in its dealings with clients, customers, employees and suppliers.
Founded
1951
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Birmingham, Alabama
