Umbrellas are for visitors.     

Seattle’s got a bad rap for rain and grey skies, but annual precipitation is actually less than in other American cities like New York or Boston.

The locals of Seattle don’t let the rain get them down, umbrellas are for the visitors – locals don’t mind the weather and never let it get in the way of having a good time. With Pike Place Market home to more than 200 vendors, farmers, and specialty shops, it’ Seattle’s No. 1 tourist destination. As a resident you learn to navigate the crowds, because it’s the place for produce and inexpensive bouquets of farm fresh flowers.

Or head to the game, because in Seattle, you can’t be a fair weather fan, quite literally; you ride out the ups and downs with the Mariners, Sounders, and the Seahawks and enjoy the open air, state-of-the-art stadiums.

The good news on food.

This city lacks no good bites, it’s a foodie’s dream come true.  With talented Chefs creating unique cuisine that showcases the Northwest’s seafood (being surrounded by water, there’s no lack in world class Pacific oysters, salmon, geoduck, clams, and mussels), locally-sourced produce, wines and beer brewing traditions – it’s no question why restaurant Mangers and Chefs alike are making the move to Seattle!

And there’s no shortage of great local food blogs-Salty Seattle, Eater Seattle, Gastrolust, and it’s home to some of the best northwest restaurants like The Pink Door, Lark, Ballard Annex Oyster House, Revel,  Tavern Hall, and Sitka & Spruce. You’re going to eat well here, except…

Maybe it’s the grey, wet weather, but this city knows its drinks. Craft beers, juicy wines and locally distilled spirits, when working in hospitality your guest will enjoy a surplus of specialties to complement each plate.

Summertime is a day dream.

While Los Angeles takes its ample sunshine for granted, Seattle makes the most of each sunny day.

There are beautiful hikes, waterfalls, and rivers all close to the city. Day trips to Snoqualmie Falls or swimming at the Green River take you away from the urban scenery and the vicinity makes getting away an awfully easy feat.

Staying in town? You won’t be missing anything! In San Diego, trained killer wales do tricks for sardines in a large pool while people cheer. In Seattle, wild orcas are frequently spotted as they roam Puget Sound in search of sea lions to nosh on.

With weather that you’ll learn to love, the city being a foodies dream and summertime quite the day dream, we’re looking for talented candidates ready to jumpstart their career and be placed in today’s hottest restaurant positions.

Visit our website for more information and details.

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The restaurants throughout the islands provide jobs and build careers for thousands of local residents each year. In 2013, restaurants accounted for over 85,000 jobs in Hawaii – 14% of employment in the state. With a surplus of island restaurant establishments, a career in hospitality management can lead to great benefits, yet downfalls can often accompany a life in paradise….though for most, the positives far outweigh the negatives of the island lifestyle.

For example, with a career in the islands, the cost of living is higher yet salaries are generally lower than on the mainland, but your tradeoff is residing only a few steps from the beach, mountains, tropical culture and more, which many have found far more valuable than any paycheck.

Hiring for the island life can be very selective – here with Pacific Coast Hospitality, we have the inside track for jumpstarting your island hospitality career. Along with all the dreamy perks of living in paradise, you will have opportunities for career development within today’s most dominate industry leading establishments, from the point of hire throughout an extensive career.

To top it off, restaurants in the islands are more than just good eats and fine dining – along with providing healthful options for their guests from seafood and fresh farmed local fare, they continually give back to their communities and work to reduce their impact on the environment. Adding yet one more benefit to being part of Hawaii’s island hospitality industry.

Whether looking for a career advancement or uproot from your current location, maybe the Hawaii life right for you? Apply today.

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