Breakfast Buffet Runner

Chico Hot Springs; Pray (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Chico Hot Springs is seeking staff to set up and maintain the breakfast buffet, ensuring items are stocked and presented well for guests each morning.

Responsibilities include keeping the area clean, coordinating with kitchen staff, and providing friendly service in a busy dining environment. Prior restaurant experience is helpful but not required; reliability and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual, especially for early morning shifts.
• Comfortable standing, walking, lifting, and staying active.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Good attention to cleanliness and presentation.
• Team-oriented and willing to jump in wherever needed.
• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up the breakfast buffet before service
• Keep the buffet stocked and presentable throughout the morning
• Monitor food levels and communicate with the kitchen when items need to be replenished
• Keep the buffet area clean and organized
• Replace serving dishes, utensils, and other buffet items as needed
• Assist with general dining room and buffet-area cleanliness
• Break down and clean up the buffet at the end of service
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards
• Provide friendly, helpful service to guests when needed
• Work closely with the kitchen and dining room teams

Skills

Punctuality

Stamina

Efficiency in busy environments

Attention to cleanliness

Teamwork

Hospitality experience (helpful)

Job description

What You'll Do

• Set up the breakfast buffet before service
• Keep the buffet stocked and presentable throughout the morning
• Monitor food levels and communicate with the kitchen when items need to be replenished
• Keep the buffet area clean and organized
• Replace serving dishes, utensils, and other buffet items as needed
• Assist with general dining room and buffet-area cleanliness
• Break down and clean up the buffet at the end of service
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards
• Provide friendly, helpful service to guests when needed
• Work closely with the kitchen and dining room teams

Schedule

This opportunity could be full or part-time, depending on the candidate, generally:

Monday–Saturday: 6:30 AM–12:00 PM

Sunday: 6:30 AM–approximately 1:00 PM

What We're Looking For

• Reliable and punctual — especially important for early morning shifts
• Comfortable standing, walking, lifting, and staying active throughout the shift
• Able to work efficiently in a busy environment
• Good attention to cleanliness and presentation
• Team-oriented and willing to jump in wherever needed
• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is helpful, but not required

At Chico, we care just as much about attitude and teamwork as experience. If you're dependable, friendly, and ready to work, we'd love to hear from you!