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Summary:
Join us for an incredible opportunity to be a part of ourTidal +team as our On-Call Food Runner at the Hyatt at Olive 8! This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated and energetic individuals who are passionate about hospitality, to grow within a fast-paced and team-oriented environment!
Tidal+ is the signature restaurant of Hyatt at Olive 8, providing guests with pairings showcasing the bounty of the Pacific Ocean, and the harvests from the lands of the Pacific Northwest. Tidal+ takes great pride in working with our local community to ensure quality and dependability, and serve fresh sea & farm -to-table dishes to our guests.
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.
As our Food Runner, you will be responsible primarily for assisting the Tidal + Server in serving the guest. Service includes clearing/cleaning tables, delivering food to the guests and any additional items they may need, and ensuring a positive and welcoming experience for the guest. This person must have good communication skills as well as the ability to lift, pull and push moderate weight. This is a fast paced position with continual customer contact.
This opportunity also provides the ability to cross train and gain exposure to other facets of Tidal+ restaurant. For qualified colleagues, they may also be able service shifts in a Bartender and Server capacity.
Key Food Runner Responsibilities:

• Assist servers in delivering food promptly and accurately to guests
• Ensure all plates are presented according to restaurant standards
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and service staff
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of expo and service stations
• Assist with clearing and resetting tables when needed
• Provide a high level of customer service to enhance the guest experience

The hourly rate for this position is $21.30/hour to $21.73/hour. The starting rate for this position is $21.30/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 $21.73/hour. When scheduled to work in a secondary capacity as a server, you will earn $17.13/hour. When scheduled to work in a secondary capacity as a bartender, you will earn $19.60/hour.
This position earns additional compensation from gratuities and tips given at the guest's discretion to the Tidal + serving team, as well as service charges on applicable orders.
As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks!
Benefits **Eligibility requirements apply, and not all benefits may be available to colleagues with on-call status**

• Medical insurance for you and your dependents for less than $125 per month, after 30 days of employment
• Vision & Dental 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 earned on 1-year anniversary based on average weekly hours worked during the previous 12 months of employment
  • Compassionate 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 **Eligibility requirements may apply, and not all perks may be available to colleagues 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:

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred
• True desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Professional presentation and positive attitude
• Must have open availability including weekends, holidays, mornings and evenings
• MAST/Food Handler's Cards required