Job Description

Summary

Join us for an incredible opportunity to be a part of our  Event Set Up Team as our Full-Time Houseperson!The  Event Set Up Houseperson will support the Hyatt Regency Seattle & Hyatt at Olive 8!

The Event Set Up Houseperson is responsible for setting up and breaking down all meeting spaces with tables/chairs/water, etc. This individual is vital in the set up for events in our meeting space areas across Hyatt Regency Seattle and Hyatt at Olive 8. This person must have good communication skills as well as the ability to lift moderate weight and walk long distances.

The hourly rate range for this position is $16.66/hour to $18.01/hour. This position offers a starting rate of $16.66/hour. This position also has an established rate for colleagues who have remained in the position with Hyatt for four years or more, which is currently $16.99/hour. Depending on experience, a candidate for this position may also be eligible to be hired as a lead at a “lead rate” of $17.66/hour, with an established rate of $18.01/hour for colleagues who have remained in the lead position for four years.

This position earns additional compensation through automatic service charges applied to banquet functions. 2.5% of the taxable 25% service charge goes to the event setup housepersons . A taxable 25% service charge and applicable taxes shall be added to all meeting room rental charges, 10% of which goes to event setup colleagues. For internal events, 2.25% out of the 15% applied service charge, is distributed to the event setup colleagues.

An additional $2.00/hour will be earned for shifts worked that are designated as “overnight” shifts.

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

· Vision Insurance

· 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
• 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

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 1,350 properties worldwide. 

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

· Candidate’s should have a true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment

· Refined communication skills

· Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time

· Ability to lift, pull, and push a moderate weight (about 50 pounds)

· Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include morning, afternoon, and evening hours and weekends and holidays.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Temporary work, Part time, Worldwide, Long distance, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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