Build a Stronger Team, Grow Your Business

Great hospitality starts with great jobs. Sound Jobs partners with King County hospitality employers to boost team morale, enhance productivity, attract and retain top talent, and improve your bottom line—all at no cost to your business.

Why join?

  • Keep Your Best Workers: Reduce turnover and improve motivation with a strong culture of care and commitment to your employees’ well-being.

  • Save Time and Money: Free coaching, training, and tools valued at over $10,000.

  • Stand Out: Get recognized as a great employer and attract top talent in your industry.

How It Works

Your information is confidential and only used to contact you about Sound Jobs.

Employers: Get Free Support

Selected business receive:

✅ Workplace Wellbeing Compass Survey: Pinpoint what’s working and opportunities for improvement.

✅ Workshops & Training: Build better benefits, career paths, and retention strategies.

✅ Recognition as a “Sound Jobs Employer” to attract talent.

Commitment:

  • Survey employees at the start and end of the project (takes 10-15 minutes each).

  • Attend one workshop plus additional training sessions.

  • Collaborate with our experts.

  • Identify and commit to improvement areas that align with your survey results.

Employees: Nominate Your Workplace

Know a hospitality business that might be a good fit? Nominate them in 2 minutes! We’ll contact them about joining the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County and its partners—Braided Rivers, FareStart, WeTrain Washington-UFCW 3000, Seattle Good Business Network, and Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program - UNITE HERE! Local 8—received a grant from the Department of Labor to partner with employers in the hospitality sector to improve worker wellbeing.

    A happy, healthy, and supported workforce enhances guest experiences and improves retention, productivity, and a business’s bottom line.

    We are recruiting employers interested in receiving free services—valued at more than $10,000—focused on creating an environment where employees and businesses thrive.

  • Led by the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, Sound Jobs brings together:

    • Free Services Valued at Over $10,000: Employee surveys, workshops, and expert coaching.

    • Recognition: Market your business as a “Sound Jobs Employer” to attract talent.

    • Job Fairs: Access to untapped workers and hiring support.

    • Survey employees at the start and end of the project (takes 10-15 minutes each).

    • Attend a 1-day workshop and relevant trainings.

    • Collaborate with our team to implement improvements.