Banquets | On-Call Banquet Server ($17.13/hour +) at Grand Hyatt Seattle

Summary

Join us for an incredible opportunity to be a part of our Banquets team as an On-Call Banquets Server with the Grand Hyatt Seattle!

As a Great Place to Work in the U.S. for thirteen years running, Hyatt is an award-winning culture where you can bring your whole self to work every day, coupled with benefits that empower you to defy expectations and seek excellence.

On-Call Banquets Servers will assist the Banquet Leadership Team in preparing for Event Functions at the hotel, ensuring the function space is visually appealing, including linen and table setting and food station design. Servers present menu offerings for the event, including food & beverage service. Other duties include general banquet preparation, room refreshes, and maintaining a sanitary environment. This position requires strong personalized and friendly customer service.

The hourly rate range for this position is $17.13/hour to $17.47/hour. The starting rate is $17.13/hour. This position also has an established rate for colleagues who are in a part-time or full-time status, who have remained in the position for four years or more, which is currently offered at $17.47/hour.

This position is a commissioned position and is not eligible for overtime pay. This position earns additional compensation through automatic service charges applied to banquet functions offering food & beverage. 16.5% of the taxable 25% service charge goes to the banquet service team (including servers) and captains. For internal events, 85% of the 15% service charge applied, goes to the banquet service team.

As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks!

Benefits** (Please note, colleagues with on-call status may not be eligible for all benefits)

• Medical & Vision insurance for you and your dependents for less than $125 per month, after 30 days of employment**

• Dental Insurance**

• 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

• Basic Life Insurance**

• Short Term Disability Insurance**

• New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance**

• Paid Time Off**

• Vacation Time

• 10 days (80 hours) earned upon completing 1-4 years of service
• 15 days (120 hours) earned upon completing 5-9 years of service
• 20 days (160 hours) earned upon completing 10+ years of service
• (2) Floating Holidays per year
• (6) Paid Holidays per year
• Regular Part-Time Colleagues: Pro-rated vacation hours earned on 1-year anniversary based on average weekly hours worked during the previous 12 months of employment
• Compassionate Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Extended Illness Days – unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year

Perks

• Employee Assistance Program**

• Free Uniforms and Cleaning of your Uniform

• Discounted parking

• Discounted Rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment

• Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service*

• Free colleague meals during shift

• Hyatt Colleague discount program

• Tuition Reimbursement**

• ORCA Pass subsidy**

**eligibility requirements may apply

When applying for a position working at a Hyatt hotel, you are pursuing an opportunity to join a culture built on caring and attentive colleagues who have a passion for providing efficient service and creating meaningful experiences. Our values are the guiding principles for our success, giving us the opportunity to open over 1,500 properties worldwide.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or caste.

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment

• Previous Event/Banquet experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a team orientated environment

• Must have physical stamina to lift moderate amounts of weight

• Must have an open/flexible schedule

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