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Employee Appreciation Day

What Is The Employee Appreciation Day?

It’s a time to say thank you to all the hard working hospitality employees on the Monterey Peninsula – there’s something for EVERYBODY! Over 1300 hospitality industry participants join in daylong activities and friendly competitions between hospitality employees, followed by awards and a BBQ for employees and their families. Participate in as many events as time permits, and don’t miss the team competitions!

Contests

Bartending Competition

Do you think you can make the best cocktail in Monterey? Prove yourself at the Bartending Competition! There is one competition where everyone makes the same cocktail and one that allows you to showcase your very best.

Bedmaking Competition

Hospital corners? Check. Bounce a quarter off the sheets? Check. Race against the clock to make a bed that would impress any guest.

Chili Cook Off

Come prove your chili-making prowess in this contest. There are no limits here ... beans, chili con carne, or full of toppings. It's up to the Chef's to cook to impress!

Food & Beverage Relay

There's nothing like a little wait staff contest to get plates and glasses crashing everywhere! Can you navigate the course without spilling a drop? Sign up and find out!

Tallest Tower - new for 2024!

Calling all Engineers! We will be tapping into your creativity, patience and ability to stack a 5-gallon bucket full of shop tools into a stable engineer-worthy tower.

Bell Staff Relay

When's the last time you had fun pushing a luggage cart around? Look for spilled luggage and crashed carts as relay teams speed around the obstacle course. Do not try this in the hotel hallway.

Soccer Competition

Six players per team, 14 minutes per game, one unforgettable experience. Can your team win? Sign up and find out!

Official Contest Rules
*updated 6.7.24*

Photo gallery

Photo Credits: DMT Imaging

Committee Chairs

  • Paula Calvetti headshot

    Paula Calvetti

    Hyatt Regency Monterey
  • Kevin Ellis
    Vice Chair

    Kevin Ellis

    Hyatt Regency Monterey
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