Hotel Bellperson

La Playa Hotel; Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

La Playa Hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea seeks a personable concierge/bell staff member to greet guests warmly, assist with luggage, and provide insider tips on local sights and dining. You’ll maintain a polished lobby, coordinate services, and offer swift, friendly valet assistance to create a memorable guest welcome.

The ideal candidate brings hospitality experience, a positive energy, and the ability to work weekends/holidays in a beachfront setting that values understated luxury and genuine

Qualifications

• Experience delivering exceptional guest service in hospitality or retail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and navigate stairs.
• Flexible availability including weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests like old friends, not transactions.
• Master the art of the perfectly timed luggage reveal.
• Share insider tips on beaches, galleries, and local attractions.
• Keep the lobby and bell stand polished and welcoming.
• Deliver packages and amenities with flair and speed.
• Provide valet services with professional courtesy and style.
• Be the calm, collected pulse of the guest arrival experience.

Skills

Guest service

Luggage handling

Flexible schedule

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Where First Impressions Become Lasting Stories

Picture this: fog rolling off the Pacific, Monterey cypress trees twisting toward the sky, and a storybook village where the streets have no numbers and the dogs outnumber the stoplights (there are none). Now picture yourself at the center of it all—the first face, the first smile, the first “welcome” a guest hears as they step into La Playa Hotel, Carmel-by-the-Sea’s legendary hideaway since 1905.

We’re not looking for a bag-handler. We’re looking for a storyteller with biceps—someone who can make a suitcase feel like a treasure chest and a hotel lobby feel like home.

The Vibe

• Greet guests like old friends, not transactions.
• Master the art of the perfectly timed luggage reveal.
• Dish out insider tips on secret beach coves, art galleries, and the best place for a sunset Pinot.
• Keep the bell stand and lobby looking as polished as the Carmel coastline.
• Deliver packages, messages, and amenities with the flair of a concierge and the speed of a sprinter.
• Valet like a pro—because in this town, even the cars deserve style points.
• Be the calm, collected pulse of the guest arrival experience.

What You Bring to the Table

• A warm, magnetic energy that makes strangers feel like VIPs.
• A valid driver’s license and a clean record (we trust you with more than luggage).
• The stamina to lift up to 50 lbs and the hustle to climb a few stairs without losing your smile.
• A flexible schedule—because weekends and holidays are prime time in paradise.
• Bonus points if you already know the best clam chowder spot in town.

Why La Playa?

Because you’ll work steps from the Pacific, in a town where art, ocean air, and understated luxury collide. Because every day here feels like a page out of a California dream. Because La Playa isn’t just a hotel—it’s a piece of Carmel’s soul, and we’re inviting you to help write its next chapter.

Competitive pay. Real growth. Ocean views on your lunch break.

La Playa Hotel's and Hotel Carmel’s leaders and team members believe each guest should be treated with respect and professionalism. We create a heartfelt experience of genuine hospitality, enticing our guests to return again and again. In order to be successful at La Playa Hotel and Hotel Carmel, associates must share both our Purpose (Making Space for Genuine Hospitality) and Pillars (Hands On & Heartfelt, Sincere & Focused, Collaborative & Curious, & Conscientious). This includes possessing and demonstrating a high level of courtesy and respect for both internal and external guests. Our forward-thinking, fun, friendly, engaging and enthusiastic associates treat every guest as if they were our only guest. A true customer focus is essential to success with our property.

Source: Marc & Rose Hospitality