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

Grand Hyatt; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) & Retirement Savings

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance

Paid Time Off

Floating Holidays

Paid Holidays

Uniforms & Cleaning

Discounted Parking

Discounted Rooms

Complimentary Rooms

Free Meals

Hyatt Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

ORCA Card

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Seattle is seeking an experienced Banquet Captain to lead the banquet team for events in our Seattle property. This on-call role involves coaching associates, ensuring event execution, and presenting menu offerings to guests.

The position requires strong communication and teamwork, with responsibilities including room setup, service flow management, and maintaining a sanitary, visually appealing function area. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Desire to satisfy guests in a fast-paced environment.
• Cares for guest experience and service excellence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead banquet team by coaching and giving direction.
• Present menu offerings and manage service flow.
• Coordinate linen/table settings, food station design and beverage service.
• Oversee banquet prep, room refreshes and sanitary standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Stamina

Job description

Summary Join us for an incredible opportunity to be a part of our

Banquet Captain! As a Great Place to Work in the U.S. for thirteen 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.

Organization- Grand Hyatt Seattle Summary Join us for an incredible opportunity to be a part of our Banquet Team at the Grand Hyatt Seattle as our On-Call Banquet Captain! As a Great Place to Work in the U.S. for thirteen 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. 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 $20.27/hour to $20.68/hour. The starting rate for this position is $20.27/hour. This position also has an established rate for colleagues who have remained in the position for four years or more and are of full or part-time status, which is currently offered at $20.68/hour. 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. As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks!

Benefits** (please note, not all benefits may be available to those with on-call status)

• 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 hours earned upon completing 1-4 years of service
  • 15 days (120 hours) vacation hours earned upon completing 5-9 years of service
  • 20 days (160 hours) vacation 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** (please note, not all perks may be available to those with on-call status)

• 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

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