Banquets | On-Call Banquet Captain ($20.27+/Hour)

About the role

Join the Banquet Team at the Grand Hyatt Seattle as an On-Call Banquet Captain. Banquet Captains are experienced and the finest of banquet servers. This role leads other associates by coaching, giving direction and may include training. They are responsible for making the function space visually appealing and presenting the menu offering for the event. This may include linen and table setting, food station design, and beverage service. Other duties include general banquet preparation, room refreshes, and maintaining a sanitary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead other associates by coaching, giving direction, and training
• Make function space visually appealing and present menu offerings for events
• Handle linen and table setting, food station design, and beverage service
• Perform general banquet preparation and room refreshes
• Maintain a sanitary environment

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, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Food Handlers/MAST cards are required

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $20.27/hour to $20.68/hour. The starting rate is $20.27/hour, with an established rate of $20.68/hour for colleagues who have remained in the position for four years or more and are of full or part-time status. This position earns additional compensation through automatic service charges applied to banquet functions offering food & beverage — 14% of the taxable 25% service charge goes to the banquet service team and captains.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for you and your dependents for less than $125 per month, after 30 days of employment
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Paid Time Off:
  • Full-Time Colleagues: 10 days (80 hours) vacation earned upon completing 1-4 years of service; 15 days (120 hours) upon 5-9 years; 20 days (160 hours) upon 10+ years
  • Regular Part-Time Colleagues: Pro-rated vacation hours earned on 1-year anniversary based on average weekly hours worked during the previous 12 months
  • 2 Floating Holidays per year
  • 6 Paid Holidays per year
  • 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

Note: Not all benefits and perks may be available to those with on-call status.