Pool Attendant

The Charleston Place; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Charleston Place in Charleston, SC is seeking a part-time Pool Attendant to ensure guests are greeted warmly and served in accordance with Forbes standards. You will help with poolside setup, towel management, and light F&B support throughout peak hours.

Responsibilities include maintaining poolside lounge areas, assisting staff during busy periods, and ensuring pristine presentation of tableware and surroundings in a luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Basic knowledge of Charleston and surrounding areas.
• Additional foreign language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide friendly, courteous service.
• Set up, arrange, and maintain poolside lounge chairs and pool area.
• Assist food and beverage servers during busy periods to ensure timely service.
• Manage towel inventory and stock essential supplies.
• Polish silverware and glassware to maintain luxury presentation standards.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Local knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Pool AttendantApplylocations: The Charleston Placetime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-103153The primary role of the **Pool Attendant** at **The Charleston Place**, is to ensure all guests are greeted and served in a friendly and courteous manner using appropriate procedures, in accordance with restaurant standards.**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES****Guest Experience & Service Excellence*** Greet all guests with a genuine, warm welcome and use their names whenever possible.* Escort guests to their designated tables or poolside lounge chairs promptly.* Anticipate guest needs, respond quickly, and acknowledge every guest regardless of how busy the deck is.* Provide consistent, efficient, and courteous service that strictly adheres to Forbes Standards.**Poolside Operations & Setup*** Set up, arrange, and maintain poolside lounge chairs throughout the day.* Distribute hourly amenities and refreshments to guests lounging by the pool.* Manage towel inventory by picking up fresh towels and returning soiled ones for laundering.* Stock necessary side stands with essential supplies to ensure smooth operations.**Food & Beverage Support*** Assist food and beverage servers during busy meal periods to ensure timely service.* Maintain a thorough knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, daily specials, and beverages.* Clear, bus, and reset tables quickly to keep the dining and lounge areas pristine.* Polish silverware and glassware to maintain luxury presentation standards.**REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:*** High school diploma or equivalent* Ability to communicate effectively in English with hotel guests, suppliers, and colleagues.* Provide friendly, efficient and courteous service to guests.* Proficient in memorizing and articulately explaining extensive food, beverage, ingredient, and daily special options to guests.* Ability remain calm under pressure, be organized, self-motivated and work well with others.* Possess a strong positive attitude and ability to initiate light conversation with guests.* Basic knowledge of Charleston and surrounding areas.* Good communication skills both verbal and written* Additional foreign language skills a plus.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: * Must be able to lift equipment, supplies, etc. of at least 30 pounds.* Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.* The role may require extended periods on your feet, especially during peak hotel hours or events.* Clear vision is important for reading reports, analyzing data, and overseeing Pool activities.* Good hearing is necessary for effective communication with colleagues, guests, and stakeholders.*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.*\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_*BHC* *is an equal employment opportunity employer.* *Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and are not based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law. BHC participates in E-Verify.*