Bartender/Server

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Bartender/Server for The Hyatt House Seattle Downtown in Seattle, WA.

We are seeking a skilled and customer-oriented Bartender/Server to join our team. As a Bartender/Server, you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our guests by preparing and serving a variety of beverages in a timely and efficient manner. If you have a passion for mixology and enjoy creating memorable experiences for customers, we would love to hear from you. Start time for this position is 3:00pm, weekend availability is needed.

Pay for this position is $20.76/hr plus tips

The Bartender/Server is often a social point of contact and lasting impression for guests. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us

• Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team
• Assist servers, other bartenders, and bar porters when necessary
• Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior
• Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers
• Be self-motivated and use time wisely
• Maintain open line of communications with each department
• Communicate pertinent information
• Openly accept critical/developmental feedback
• Be available to help other departments in emergency situations

Qualifications and Requirements:

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.

At least three years of related education, training and/or experience.

Working knowledge and ability to mix and serve a wide variety of drinks.

Adheres to all local and national liquor laws.

Ability to work nights, weekends and some holidays is required.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Must have a strong knowledge of drink preparation and applicable health standards.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations and Company policy regarding serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must possess basic computational ability.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Good knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities.
• Familiarity with all menu items
• Must have knowledge of and be able to operate all equipment related to the outlet, including, but not limited to, coffee maker and cash terminal
• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens ( 110 degrees F), possibly for one hour or more
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously
• Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs
• Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift 40 lbs on a regular and continuing basis and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception
• Talking and hearing occur continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment, including, but not limited to, cutlery used in cutting of fruit.
• Must have Alcohol Awareness Certification and Food Handlers Certification

Other:

• Being passionate about people and service.
• Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.
• Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.
• Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit.
• Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays

Amazing Benefits At A Glance:

• Employer provided ORCA card after 30 days of employment
• Free employee parking
• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision insurance available for full-time employees and their family; Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance; Supplemental Life Insurance; and Flexible Savings Account
• Retirement: After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to enroll for 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Time - 80 hours on your first 3 years of service; Sick Time – 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked
• Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
• Other benefits: Dailypay- same day pay up to 80% of your daily earnings
• Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program
• Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
• Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
• Hyatt Team Member Travel Program (Book Hyatt hotels worldwide starting at $50!)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Hotel Group, in partnership with Hotel Equities is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, religion, creed, age, sex, caste, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, political ideology, veteran or military status, genetic information, or other classifications protected by law.

Hotel Equities participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.

All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment background check.

Please note that this job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that a Bartender/Server may be asked to perform.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.76 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Evening shift

Application Question(s):

• This position could be Part-Time or Full-Time for the ideal candidate, do you have a preference?
• This position requires flexibility when it comes to scheduling, which includes working evenings and weekends. Are there any days of the week you would not be available?

Experience:

• Bartending: 3 years (Required)
• Hotel: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)
• MAST Permit (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98109: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21