Pool Attendant - The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
- Pismo Beach, CA
- $16.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Must be available to work 3 shifts minimum per week
- Must be available to work weekends, nights, and Holidays
- Punctuality and reliability are non-negotiable expectations for this role.
- Greet and engage all guests with a welcoming, friendly attitude, using the guest's name in accordance with their preference
- Communicate with guests in an articulate manner, using correct verbiage and avoiding slang
- Demonstrate genuine sense of interest and concern, and/or anticipatory service when appropriate and helpful; guided by The Cliffs' Mission and Values
- Provide personalized assistance and ensuring their comfort and enjoyment throughout their stay.
- Share local expertise when making recommendations to guests through providing first-hand knowledge and testimony, providing directions and transportation options when appropriate
- Creatively resolve guest requests and issues as necessary, offering appropriate alternatives if original request cannot be fulfilled
- Oversee pool and guest activity to ensure adherence to capacity and safety protocols, taking necessary steps such as evicting guests from the pool area when required.
- Maintain communication with Manager on Duty (MOD) for support and resolution of guest concerns.
- Assist guests with poolside amenities such as towels, umbrellas, and loungers, anticipating their needs, overaccommodating when possible, and providing attentive service.
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate special events or activities at the pool, ensuring seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
- Ensure the cleanliness, and maintenance of the pool area, adhering to the hotel's standards of excellence
- Maintain a thorough understanding of all hotel and pool amenities, including food and beverage offerings, and effectively communicate them to guests.
- Comply fully and consistently with all the hotel conditions of employment and standards of uniform, grooming
- Complete all other duties as assigned by manager
- Stand and sit outdoors as necessary for the duration of the shift (6-8 hours).
- Lifting towels dirty and clean (under 15 pounds).
- Moving towel cart as necessary throughout shift (under 40 pounds)
- Working knowledge of guest services in a luxury hotel setting preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine passion for providing exceptional service.
- Demonstrates professionalism and excels in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Consistently uphold a welcoming and approachable demeanor during all shifts
- Strong command of the English language; proficiency in Spanish is a valued asset
- Must be able to communicate and work effectively with co-workers in all departments