Too big to really care about the employees who make it so successful - Cocktail Server Hyatt Employee Review

1.0
Feb 21, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

I worked as a cocktail server for eight years there and had seniority. I became very close with some of my co-workers and truly valued many, many of our guests.

Cons

Management didn't do enough to make sure all staff was treated fairly and compensated fairly. There was a definite bias on behalf of bartenders over servers which created a lot of tension, and when things took an economic downturn, co-workers often resorted to lying, cheating, manipulating, and outright stealing from each other. Nothing was done about it because they weren't stealing from the company (no proof) or from guests (again, no proof). To top it all off, Hyatt added an extra service fee to all large parties in addition to the automatic 15% gratuity that went to the servers and bartenders-- and pocketed it. Guests always believed the money was going to the workers, but it didn't. I never could figure out exactly how the company justified it. They'd already been paid for services offered, food and beverages, room rentals, etc. What was it for? Free money for nothing? Disgusting.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

Great management Awesome hotel benefits No mircomanagement Great remote experience

Cons

Mass layoffs was a huge issue as that is why I am no longer with the company.

5.0
Jul 22, 2026
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Pros

I had a great experience working as a contract recruiter with Hyatt during a particularly challenging hiring market in 2022. The recruiting program was innovative and well-executed, and it was exciting to be part of a creative solution to help fill critical roles during a difficult time. I enjoyed partnering with a variety of teams across the organization, and everyone I worked with was collaborative, supportive, and genuinely committed to finding the right talent. It was a rewarding experience, and I'd gladly work with Hyatt again.

Cons

The only downside was that, as a remote contract recruiter, I didn't have the opportunity to visit the hotel locations in person. I think spending time on-site would have provided additional insight into each property's culture, operations, and staffing needs. That said, given the nature of the contract role and the geographic scope, I completely understand why that wasn't feasible.

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