Server & Support Flex | Conversation Restaurant

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Food & Beverage team as a Server, Support Flex, and Bartender at Conversation Restaurant and Bar at Thompson Seattle!

As a Conversation Flex position, you will take on a variety of roles, including server, server assistant, and bartender. While serving, you will be responsible for submitting guest menu selections and presenting food and beverage preferences. The ideal candidate will become familiar with our menu and drink offerings, providing expert recommendations to our guests.

As a bartender, you’ll craft and serve a variety of beverages, offering a curated experience that complements our vibrant atmosphere. Your ability to engage in casual conversation and showcase your skills in both service and bartending will create a memorable experience for all guests. Additionally, when scheduled as a server assistant, you will help clear and reset tables, assist in general restaurant preparation, and maintain a sanitary environment.

This role will involve supporting both Conversation Restaurant and In-Room Dining , providing flexibility and variety within the team.

This role will work both AM and PM shifts.

Qualifications:

• • Available to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.
  • A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bartending experience required : Ability to craft cocktails, handle bar service, and manage bar responsibilities.
  • Refined verbal communication skills.
  • Must have physical stamina to lift moderate amounts of weight.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Food Handlers Card and MAST Certification.

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.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance (Full-Time) after 30 days of employment
• 401k & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Compassionate Leave
• Paid Time Off:

• Thompson Seattle colleagues begin accruing Vacation Time on their first day of service. At six months of service, colleagues are vested in the time they have been accruing. Full Time & Part Time Colleagues are eligible for vacation time.

• Hire Date Through Four Years - 10 Days or 80 hours
• Five to Nine Years - 15 Days or 120 hours
• 10 years or greater - 20 Days or 160 hours
• Sick Leave:
  • Full time, part time and on-call colleagues accrue and have the right to utilize sick and safe time according to Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. As a Tier Three employer all colleagues accrue one (1) hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked starting on their hire date, however, these colleagues cannot use their accrued sick time until they have completed 90-days of employment with Hyatt
• 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
• Holiday Pay:
  • Full-time colleagues are eligible for holiday pay on their first day of employment. The paid holidays for eligible colleagues recognized by our hotel are: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and 2 pre-approved days for Floating Holidays.

Additional perks may include:

• Colleague Discounted Rates as of the 1 st day of employment
• Complimentary Room Nights for full-time and part-time positions after 90 days of employment
• Flexible Spending Account
• Subsidized ORCA Pass or free parking
• Tuition Reimbursement of $1,000.00 per calendar year
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning of Uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Wage Information: Pay ranges are listed on each job posting individually.This position receives service charge and additional gratuity per the guest’s discretion.

Hourly role: The hourly rate for this position starts at $18.00 and receives service charge. Added gratuities provided by guests will be 100% retained by the colleague.

Hourly roles with five-year rates: The hourly starting rate for this position is $18.00 and receives service charge. Added gratuities provided by guests will be 100% retained by the colleague. This position also has an established rate for colleagues who remain in the position for five years, which is an additional $0.50

Hourly roles with seven-year rates: The hourly starting rate for this position is $18.00 and receives service charge. Added gratuities provided by guests will be 100% retained by the colleague. This position also has an established rate for colleagues who remain in the position for seven years, which is an additional $0.75

Hourly roles with ten-year rates: The hourly starting rate for this position is $18.00 and receives service charge. Added gratuities provided by guests will be 100% retained by the colleague. This position also has an established rate for colleagues who remain in the position for ten years, which is an additional $1.00

Qualifications:

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Available to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Bartending experience required : Ability to craft cocktails, handle bar service, and manage bar responsibilities.
• Refined verbal communication skills.
• Must have physical stamina to lift moderate amounts of weight.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Food Handlers Card and MAST Certification.