PT Server/Bartender- AM & PM Availability - Seattle, WA

Sonesta is a renowned hospitality company dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences across its diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts. Known for its commitment to quality, value, and amazing hospitality, Sonesta operates with a clear mission: to wow every guest, team member, partner, and the communities in which it operates. With a focus on exceeding expectations through passion, resilience, and innovative strategies, Sonesta fosters a work environment where employees are encouraged to do the right thing and go beyond in all aspects of their roles. The company embraces diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The Server/Bartender role at Sonesta is crucial in setting the tone for the company’s mission of creating "Amazing Moments" for guests. This position involves warmly welcoming guests, taking and serving food and beverage orders with friendliness, courtesy, and efficiency, all while adhering to Sonesta’s high quality standards for service. The Server/Bartender plays an important part in ensuring guests feel valued and have a memorable experience by providing attentive service, responding to guest queries, and maintaining cleanliness and order in the service area. This role requires flexibility to work both morning and evening shifts, with typical hours ranging from 6 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 9 PM or 11 PM, including weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate for the Server/Bartender position at Sonesta has a genuine passion for hospitality and guest service, with bartending experience being essential and barista skills considered an advantage. Physical stamina is also important as the role involves working in a fast-paced indoor environment, occasionally tolerating extreme temperatures such as kitchens and freezers. The job requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing throughout shifts, and performing tasks that involve bending, kneeling, and reaching. Attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work independently or as part of a cohesive team are essential traits. Additionally, candidates must hold food handlers and TIPS certifications and have prior experience interacting with guests in a frontline hospitality role. Sonesta provides a competitive hourly pay rate starting at $20.76 plus tips, reflecting the value placed on skilled hospitality staff. The company also offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and personal growth of its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts with company match; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; paid vacation and sick days; educational assistance; paid parental leave; company-paid life insurance; short-term and long-term disability coverage; and a variety of employee perks and discounts. Through this role, employees become part of an organization that prioritizes delivering outstanding service and fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace culture where career growth and employee well-being are top priorities.

• Two years of experience as a server in full service restaurant preferred
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• Food handlers and TIPS certificates required
• Must be flexible to work AM and PM shifts including weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand for entire shift
• Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures
• Must read, write and speak English fluently
• Previous front facing guest service experience required