Banquets Banquet Captain ($19.75+/Hour)

Join us for an incredible opportunity to be a part of our **Banquet Team** at the **Hyatt Regency Seattle** as our **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.

**The hourly rate for this position is $19.75/hour to $20.15/hour. The starting rate for this position is $19.75/hour. This position also has an established rate for colleagues who have remained in the position for four years or more with Hyatt, which is currently offered at $20.15/hour.**

_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 and captains, and 8.5% of the 25% service charge is retained by the hotel._

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

**Benefits**

Medical insurance for you and your dependents for less than $115 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:

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 earnedon 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

_As a_ _Great Place to Work in the U.S._ _for twelve years running, it's 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._

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

**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

**Primary Location:** US-WA-Seattle

**Organization:** Hyatt Regency Seattle

**Pay Basis:** Hourly

**Job Level:** Full-time

**Job:** Banquets

**Req ID:** SEA005334

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.