Adoption, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Event Management, Genetics, Health Insurance, Insurance, Life Insurance, Sales, Special Needs, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
SEATTLE, WA
POSTED
5 days ago
**Description:**
Join us for an incredible opportunity to begin a career with our **Events Team** as our **Full-Time Meeting Concierge!** The **Meeting Concierge** will support our multi-property cluster comprised of Hyatt at Olive 8, Grand Hyatt Seattle, and Hyatt Regency Seattle. If you have been looking for the perfect opportunity to build your experience with the Events team, this is a wonderful way to get started!
_As a_ Great Place to Work in the U.S. (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1000120) _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._
The Meeting Concierge is the liaison between the Event Sales and/or Event Planning Manager and the on-site meeting contact. This position is highly visible and the central point for handling and addressing special needs or requests. It requires detailed knowledge of the hotel meeting facilities, group dynamics, and event details. The Meeting Concierge must be resourceful, professional, and able to effectively communicate with all departments of the Hotels in order to resolve concerns, adapt to changes, satisfy the needs of our clients, and ensure an experience that exceeds our guests expectations.
**The hourly rate range for this position is $28.60/hour to $29.17/hour. The starting rate for this position is $28.60hour. This position also has an established rate for colleagues who have remained in this position for four years or more with Hyatt, which is currently offered at $29.17/hour.**
As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks!
**Benefits**
· Medical insurance for you and your dependents for less than $125 per month, after 30 days of employment
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
· Basic Life Insurance
· Short Term Disability Insurance
· New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
· Paid Time Off
· 10 days (80 hours) vacation earned upon completing 1-4 years of service
· 15 days (120 hours) vacation earned upon completing 5-9 years of service
· 20 days (160 hours) vacation earned upon completing 10 years of service
**(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)
· (2) Floating Holidays per year
· (6) Paid Holidays per year
· 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**
· 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
· 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:**
+ Hospitality, Event, and/or Banquets/Setup experience preferred
+ Must be available to work a varying schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
+ Desire to create exceptional experiences for meeting planners and their guests
+ Detail Oriented
+ Able to work in a fast-paced environment
+ Strong and professional communication skills
**Primary Location:** US-WA-Seattle
**Organization:** Hyatt Regency Seattle
**Pay Basis:** Hourly
**Job Level:** Full-time
**Job:** Catering/Event Planning
**Req ID:** SEA005559
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.