Buffet Attendant — Fast-Paced Event Hospitality

PENN Entertainment, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment and Sam Houston Race Park are seeking a friendly Buffet Attendant to maintain a clean, inviting buffet area during live racing and events. You will stock stations, ensure proper food presentation, and engage guests with attentive service.

The ideal candidate values teamwork, cleanliness, and safety, works well in a fast-paced hospitality environment, and is available for evenings, weekends, and events.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant, buffet, catering, or hospitality preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Food Handler certification may be required

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and attractive buffet area throughout service.
• Monitor buffet stations and replenish food items, utensils, plates, napkins, condiments, and other supplies as needed.
• Maintain proper presentation of all buffet items throughout the service period.
• Ensure food is properly labeled and presented according to established standards.
• Monitor food levels and communicate replenishment needs to the kitchen or Food & Beverage Supervisor.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow all food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Replace serving utensils and other service items as needed.
• Keep buffet tables, counters, sneeze guards, and surrounding areas clean and presentable.
• Promptly clean spills, crumbs, and other messes to maintain a safe environment.
• Remove empty, expired, or improperly presented food items as directed.
• Assist guests with questions regarding buffet selections, ingredients, or available food items when appropriate.
• Communicate dietary or allergy-related questions to the appropriate Culinary or Food & Beverage team member.
• Assist with clearing and resetting tables in assigned dining areas as needed.
• Monitor guest traffic and help maintain an orderly and enjoyable buffet experience.
• Assist with setting up buffet stations before service and breaking down stations after service.
• Transport food, supplies, dishes, and other items safely between kitchen and buffet areas.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and personal hygiene procedures at all times.
• Work closely with Culinary, Servers, Dishwashers, Hosts, and Food & Beverage Management.
• Report equipment issues, food quality concerns, guest concerns, spills, or safety hazards to management promptly.
• Assist with special events, catered functions, and other Food & Beverage activities as assigned.

Job description

PENN Entertainment and Sam Houston Race Park are seeking a friendly Buffet Attendant to maintain a clean, inviting buffet area during live racing and events. You will stock stations, ensure proper food presentation, and engage guests with attentive service.

The ideal candidate values teamwork, cleanliness, and safety, works well in a fast-paced hospitality environment, and is available for evenings, weekends, and events.