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Seattle – More Than a Rainy City

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Rain or shine, Seattle knows how to have a good time… do you??
Known for far more than umbrellas, Seattle is an urban city surrounded by natural beauty and a surplus of lifestyle that will entertain.
While, it is a must for tourist and residents alike to at some point experience the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Seattle Great Wheel, Seattle has so many more sights to offer within the city proper and beyond.  Take a trip to Woodinville for Washington wines where you won’t be disappointed by what comes off these vines.  Or load up on the Victoria Clipper for an awe-inspiring trip to Canada because you are oh-so-close… just don’t forget your passport.
Seattle is a sightseer’s paradise and a food-lovers dream.
Throughout Seattle you can endlessly explore and gain an inside edge on the best culinary stops-whether that means beating the line for a specialty at Pike’s Place Market or sampling a neighborhood’s best banh mi sandwiches.
From beers to burgers and local fish selections to that can’t-deny-it, good dessert, there’s never too few places to try for your next night out.
Beyond the amusement of the city itself, the economy of Seattle is booming just along with its’ people’s love for the city.  As the population grows, families move in and outsiders begin to call this place home… Seattle has a lot to offer.
There’s one thing we can guarantee about Seattle, there’s no such thing as a rainy day in to get you down.
Find your opportunity by searching our latest job openings throughout Seattle.

Arriving at a Destination Lifestyle Career

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Did you know??….

Studies by the World Travel & Tourism Council show that the hospitality industry is the world’s largest employer worldwide hiring one in 12 workers, and this number is set to grow.

The chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re one of them, working as part of this vast hospitality industry, serving, managing, cooking, etc. You probably also know exactly why your industry is so popular, and why so many people want to work in it. Yes, the shifts can be long and tiring, but you’ll rarely find someone with a hospitality career who doesn’t have a passion for it.

The hospitality industry offers a surprisingly wide variety of jobs across a broad range of sectors, but what REALLY is the lifestyle of a career in the hospitality industry entail?

Working in a hotel is just one of the many avenues a career in the hospitality industry could host. Offering a variety of careers in positions including tourism boards, online travel companies, destination lodging hotspots, spas, fine cuisine establishments and even vineyards all can fall under the category for employing the hospitality industry.

As an ever-growing field with many opportunities to develop and obtain management positions, the potential for growth does not top out. With a desire to give exemplary customer service, work hard and be a team player, many people can find rewarding management careers in the hospitality industry.

With working for a private owned company to one of the Pacific West’s most desirable outdoor recreation resort communities, the reality of work life balance can be achieved. Living in a city where tourism is popular and the rate of pay for your hard work matches the grade for a quality life, your career won’t leave you wishing for more. Plus, as the industry continues to boom, the competition for top careers in the nations most beloved locations will increase long after you already have been placed ahead of the competition.

Beyond the workplace, the ability to explore your surroundings, meet people from all over, live in a spectacular setting, and discover new passions will only be the beginning of the benefits.

We are seeking a talented and ambitious candidates with excellence in motivating and coaching a talented staff to deliver an outstanding experience to guests while upholding top-notch standards in food and beverage quality.

Whether looking for a career advancement or uproot from your current location, maybe the hospitality lifestyle holds an opportunity for you? Apply today.

Five Big Job Interview Don’ts

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Job hunting can be a long and stressful process. Finally getting the call for an interview should be exciting news, but for many people it brings on a new wave of stress and anxiety. If you want to put your best foot forward, take a deep breath and be sure to steer clear of these big interview don’ts.

 

 

Don’t show up disheveled and sloppy. We’re all taught not to judge a book by it’s cover, but the truth is that in a job interview your appearance will be the thing that interviewers notice first. Appropriate work attire varies greatly between companies, but a little research before hand should let you know if you’re headed into a casual jeans enviroment or something more upscale. Most interviewers will forgive you for being slightly over or underdressed, but rolling straight out of bed- sloppy is a different story. Be sure to plan enough time into your day to arrive with well-groomed hair, trimmed nails, and wrinkle-free clothing. Looking like a slob can communicate to the interviewer that you don’t respect the company or the opportunity enough to take the time to put your best foot forward.

 

Don’t be clueless about the hiring company. If you’ve taken the time to apply for the job, it should me that you’re interested in being a part of their company. Spend a few hours in the days before your interview to do a little research on the business and even the hiring manager, if possible. Chances are that you will be asked if you have any questions about the company, and being able to ask an informed question will show that you take initiative and are serious about the opportunity. Walking into an interview with no knowledge of the company can come across as insulting and will make the hiring manager question if you’re even interested in the job at all.

 

Don’t freeze up. Interviews are stressful for everyone, but even more so for shy personalities and people with anxiety. It can be a natural tendency to feel nervous and want to stay quiet and get the process over as quickly as possible. But this is your one chance to show the hiring manager that you can be an asset to their company, and that’s virtually impossible when you freeze up. If your nerves tend to take over in an interview, spend a little time practicing in the days leading up to it. Go over common questions and think of how you might answer them. On the day of the interview remember to breath, look the interviewer in the eye, and try to avoid one word answers.

 

Don’t dominate the conversation. This is the polar opposite of freezing up, but it is usually a result of the same nerves and anxiety. You’re told to spend time practicing what you might say and to research the company before hand, but how do you apply those things once in the interview? You wait for the questions to be asked! You don’t want to walk into the room and begin talking as if it is a one-sided monologue rather than an interview. Even if you’re saying all the right things, dominating the conversation can feel exhausting for the hiring manager and be a major turn off. If nerves tend to make you talk more, try to focus on remembering to let the interviewer lead the conversation and maybe even ask him or her questions pertaining to the position to help engage in conversation.

 

Don’t stretch the truth. Everyone wants to put their best foot forward and deliver the best resume, but in the age of mass information it’s easier than ever to fact check anything you tell an interviewer. If there is anything less than impressive in your work history, it is best to take the high road and offer a simple, yet non-defensive explanation. Your trustworthiness is of the most importance and is a quality that any interviewer will want to see.

 

Job hunting is hard enough, don’t make it any more difficult than it has to be. If you keep these five things in mind as you prepare for your interview, then you’ll have a great shot at landing the job that you really want!

Three Things to Know Before Moving to Seattle

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Seattle. It’s got a name for the home of Starbucks and a whole lot of rain… but there’s more! Much more! And with Pacific Coast Hospitality you may decide it’s time to make the move!

 

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.

 

JOIN THE RESORT LIFE: JOBS IN WASHINGTON AND MONTANA

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The destination is where the journey begins.  Working at a resort will give you the chance to see the world, meet people from all over, live in a spectacular setting, and learn new skills.

Resort tourism is a driving force in the western United States economy. With a combination of matchless beaches, national parks and waterfront properties all hosting an exquisite selection of top restaurants and hospitality establishments within the nations top resorts, hospitality careers are a supreme. Inside this industry, vacation and relaxation lifestyles influence most all aspects of business operations, and for most positions in the resort industry experience is a must.

While most of your time will be spent working, you will have opportunities to enjoy your surroundings. Better yet, most employers allow employees free use of resort facilities while on their time off.

Hiring for resort positions can be very selective – here with Pacific Coast Hospitality, we have the inside track for jumpstarting your hospitality career. Along with all the relaxed lifestyle, secluded in exceptional resorts, you will have opportunities for career development within today’s most dominate industry leading establishments, from the point of hire throughout an extensive career.

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

 

Relocation: What You Need to Know Before You Commit to The New Job & New City

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Are you top talent that is sought after for a top job? Then you may be making the move to a new city sometime soon. What would it take for you to pack up in cardboard boxes and head on out of what is your normal now-a-days?

Employers are increasingly willing to spend money on relocation fees to attract prospective talent, even it if means a significant rise in costs to their business, a new study shows.

In a survey of 2,417 hiring managers and human-resources professionals, one-third of respondents said their companies have paid to relocate employees to their cities in the past two years, according to CareerBuilder.com and Apartments.com. (Inc.com)

But is the compensations for the move worth the hassle and inconveniences of starting life over in a new city worth it? May the leaving of friends, family, home, favorite restaurant and events, can that change be compensated?

Beyond the initial move and shock of a new location, there’s more variables to consider before taking a new job and packing up.

What is where you work now like and how is it going to be at the new place? It is likely the workplace culture will change more than you ever dreamed. You can be doing the exact same job, but the people you work with, report to and manage will be different. What’s the work culture of the new gig? and are you going to like it? If the answer is no, you may not want to relocate and keep looking for a different job.

Avoid potential disaster and research the cost of living. Compare with your current cities rental, gas and necessities pricing. Moving may double your cost of living or cut it in half.

Likewise, what would the differences of the two be geographically, seasonally, etc.  Are you a biker and hiker? Moving to a city with snow 9 months out of the year may not be your best option. Consider the lifestyle you are agreeing to with a new job.  

 

There’s a lot to consider before relocating. What would it take for you to relocate?

 

Relocation: What You Need to Know Before You Commit to The New Job & New City

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Are you top talent that is sought after for a top job? Then you may be making the move to a new city sometime soon. What would it take for you to pack up in cardboard boxes and head on out of what is your normal now-a-days?
Employers are increasingly willing to spend money on relocation fees to attract prospective talent, even it if means a significant rise in costs to their business, a new study shows.
In a survey of 2,417 hiring managers and human-resources professionals, one-third of respondents said their companies have paid to relocate employees to their cities in the past two years, according to CareerBuilder.com and Apartments.com. (Inc.com)
But is the compensations for the move worth the hassle and inconveniences of starting life over in a new city worth it? May the leaving of friends, family, home, favorite restaurant and events, can that change be compensated?
Beyond the initial move and shock of a new location, there’s more variables to consider before taking a new job and packing up.
What is where you work now like and how is it going to be at the new place? It is likely the workplace culture will change more than you ever dreamed. You can be doing the exact same job, but the people you work with, report to and manage will be different. What’s the work culture of the new gig? and are you going to like it? If the answer is no, you may not want to relocate and keep looking for a different job.
Avoid potential disaster and research the cost of living. Compare with your current cities rental, gas and necessities pricing. Moving may double your cost of living or cut it in half.
Likewise, what would the differences of the two be geographically, seasonally, etc.  Are you a biker and hiker? Moving to a city with snow 9 months out of the year may not be your best option. Consider the lifestyle you are agreeing to with a new job.  
 
There’s a lot to consider before relocating. What would it take for you to relocate?
 

Dressing For An Interview

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No matter the industry you are interviewing for, dressing professional tops any list of important interview tips.  If you are interviewing for a restaurant manager or chef position, it’s important to remember that these positions hold the primary day-to-day responsibilities of a business.  Interview candidates who look the part will be treated as such, as a professional.  It is important that you look the part.  Show that you have experience, education, and knowledge through your dress.  You must remember, looks are important.  An employer will be more likely to believe that you are ready and capable to execute excellent work if you appear in professional attire.

Here’s a few of our Do’s and Don’ts for interview dressing:

DO dress for success!

DO wear dark pants/skirt.

DO wear a tie (red is an excellent choice).

DON’T wear a short skirt.

DO shave facial hair.

DO pull back long hair.

DON’T over apply make up.

DON’T wear heavy perfume/cologne.

DO limit jewelry.

DON’T drink or smoke before the interview.

DO dress to cover your tattoos.

DON’T wear cooking attire.

 

You only have one chance to make a first impression.  Make it the best you can!