How to hire a snack bar attendant

How to hire a snack bar attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step snack bar attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a snack bar attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new snack bar attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The snack bar attendant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A snack bar attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, snack bar attendants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of snack bar attendants and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Snack Bar Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Snack Bar Attendant	Food and beverage serving and related workers perform a variety of customer service, food preparation, and cleaning duties in restaurants, cafeterias, and other eating and drinking establishments.	$9-15
   Crew Member	Crew members assist in the overall daily operations of a business, including restaurants, hotels, resorts, and other industries needing a large workforce. Crew members' duties include attending on a customer's needs, processing payments, taking orders, and handling sanitation services... Show more	$10-17
   Food Service/Cashier	Foodservice/cashiers are often employed at food restaurants and played various roles. Their duties include recording orders from customers and making sure their payments are collected... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Food Handling
   • Cash Handling
   • Cleanliness
   • Customer Transactions
   • Beverage Products
   • POS
   • Basic Math
   • Beverage Cart
   • Beverage Orders
   • Strong Customer Service
   • Customer Service
   • Ice Cream
   • Math
   • Food Orders

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   Responsibilities:

   • Cook, basic bartending, greet customer, help customers with bowling equipment.
   • Operate POS system and cash register, process payments and coupons, make daily shift deposits.
   • Receive orders, used POS system, calculate change manually, and deliver orders in timely manner.
   • Complete understanding of sanitation and cleanliness relate issues.
   • Operate Starbucks maintaining inventory along with performing assign managerial duties.
   • Ensure that federal regulations regarding cleanliness and food preparation are met.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your snack bar attendant job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A snack bar attendant salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a snack bar attendant in Florida may be lower than in Maine, and an entry-level snack bar attendant usually earns less than a senior-level snack bar attendant. Additionally, a snack bar attendant with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average snack bar attendant salary

   $12.71hourly

   $26,428 yearly

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   Entry-level snack bar attendant salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 29, 2026

   Average snack bar attendant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$30,871	$15
   2	Massachusetts	$30,377	$15
   3	Washington	$30,334	$15
   4	California	$29,007	$14
   5	Colorado	$28,357	$14
   6	Arizona	$27,636	$13
   7	Nevada	$26,945	$13
   8	Illinois	$26,408	$13
   9	Ohio	$25,426	$12
   10	Minnesota	$24,868	$12
   11	Hawaii	$23,909	$11
   12	North Carolina	$23,727	$11
   13	Florida	$22,088	$11
   14	Texas	$22,016	$11
   15	Georgia	$21,884	$11
   16	Missouri	$21,783	$10

   Average snack bar attendant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Syracuse University	$35,543	$17.09	2
   2	FMC Ice Sports	$32,471	$15.61
   3	Hidden Valley Country Club	$30,224	$14.53
   4	Bluewater Waterfront Grill	$29,777	$14.32
   5	Great Wolf Resorts	$28,906	$13.90	55
   6	HireLevel	$28,602	$13.75
   7	Monroe County	$28,530	$13.72
   8	cherry-creek	$28,365	$13.64
   9	Valencia Hotel Group	$28,019	$13.47	12
   10	Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Centers	$27,773	$13.35	50
   11	Oak Hills Country Club	$27,653	$13.29
   12	Cherokee Town and Country Club	$27,522	$13.23	16
   13	DraftKings at Casino Queen	$27,498	$13.22	4
   14	HMSHost	$27,359	$13.15	19
   15	Mystic Lake Casino	$27,199	$13.08
   16	Aramark	$27,195	$13.07	85
   17	JC Resorts	$27,004	$12.98
   18	PeopleReady	$26,843	$12.91	18
   19	Chautauqua Institution	$26,821	$12.89	17
   20	Sun Communities	$26,778	$12.87	6

4. Writing a snack bar attendant job description

   A good snack bar attendant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a snack bar attendant job description:

   Snack bar attendant job description example

   At ClubCorp, work feels like play, as you build relationships with your team and meet Members from all different backgrounds. Every time you step foot in your Club, you can create magic moments and enrich lives. So, join us and be a part of a fun, fast-paced, high-impact group of talented people. We are passionate about bringing people together and about bringing out the very best in life.
   
   Our Snack Bar Attendants have a strong passion for excellence and deliver exceptional service to members and guests. They ensure high quality, cost-effectiveness, compliance, and inventory control for all food & beverage workstations. They are responsible for the financial performance of the snack bar and the overall appearance of the operation.
   DAY-TO-DAY
   
   * Create custom member and guest experiences by delivering exceptional hospitality.
   * Maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization in the assigned workstations.
   * Comply with all safety and health department procedures, company and departmental policies/procedures, and state and federal liquor laws. Maintain Company Safety and Sanitation Standards.
   * Practice good service recovery by rectifying any complaints as soon as possible.
   
   ABOUT YOU
   
   * One-year food service-related position required
   * Self-motivated with a positive attitude
   * Adaptable to change - can solve problems through an open-minded and all-inclusive approach
   * Comfortable in a fast-paced or high-pressure environment
   * Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
   * Food Handler and Alcohol Server Certifications as required by State and City
   * Previously completed a food and beverage training program
   
   Have more questions? Check out our ClubCorp Jobs website to get more details about ClubLife, the Employee Experience, Company Benefits, and Our Culture. Be a part of our Social Network: ClubCorp LinkedIn or ClubCorp Instagram.
   
   ClubCorp is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer / ClubCorp participates in E-Verify. This job post is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operation of the Club.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find snack bar attendants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your snack bar attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit snack bar attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit snack bar attendants, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new snack bar attendant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the snack bar attendant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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