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Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator within the industry. Operating primarily in major U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, Highgate also has a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company’s extensive portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding 20 billion dollars and generates over 5 billion dollars in cumulative revenues. Highgate provides expert guidance throughout all stages of hospitality property cycles, from planning, development, through recapitalization or disposition. They are known for their innovative approach, including the development of bespoke hotel brands and the utilization of industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics. This enables Highgate to drive operational performance and maximize asset value effectively. Their executive team comprises some of the most experienced hotel management leaders in the industry, making them a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. The company maintains corporate offices strategically located in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle, further underscoring its global reach and influence. The Server role is based at the Kimpton Palladian Hotel, a 97-room boutique hotel located on the edge of Belltown and Seattle’s retail core. The hotel is situated within walking distance of iconic landmarks such as Pike Place Market and the waterfront, as well as some of Seattle’s premier new restaurants, live music venues, cafés, and boutiques. This 1910 landmark hotel has been reinvented with a masculine-chic style featuring luxe amenities, edgy design elements, and contemporary furnishings that reflect the hip heritage of Belltown. The Palladian is also home to Shaker + Spear, a renowned seafood restaurant, Pennyroyal, a speakeasy-style social lounge, and a memorable lobby that attracts tech leaders and tastemakers alike. In this role, the Server is responsible for providing the highest quality of service to guests in an attentive, courteous, and efficient manner. This includes correctly receiving and delivering guests' food and beverage orders, performing cashiering functions by closing checks and handling end-of-shift paperwork, and consistently upselling food, beverage, and promotional items. The Server must be well-versed in the layout and organization of the restaurant outlets, lounges, and room service, and have a thorough knowledge of menus and current specials. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times. The role is hourly, offering a pay rate of $20.76 per hour plus tips. Highgate provides competitive benefits to its associates, including three tiers of medical coverage, dental and vision insurance for full-time employees, and a 401k retirement program available to qualifying full-time and part-time staff. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a leading hospitality management company that values innovation, guest satisfaction, and employee development.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred
• Flexible hours and availability to work long shifts
• Ability to exert medium physical work (lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently)
• Ability to stand during entire shifts
• Ability to carry full trays of food and beverages throughout the dining area
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to listen, understand, and clarify concerns
• Friendly, courteous, and service-oriented attitude
• Maintain regular attendance
• Adhere to dress and grooming standards
• Comply with hotel operational standards and safety regulations
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned