Retail Associate (Seasonal) - Hotel del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton

Hilton; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The iconic Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island near San Diego is hiring a Seasonal Retail Associate to deliver memorable shopping experiences to guests while representing Hilton's hospitality standards.

You will greet guests, highlight promotions, advise on merchandise, complete POS transactions, wrap orders, and assist with stock as part of a dynamic resort team through January 2027, with potential extension to full-time.

Qualifications

• Customer-service oriented candidate with a retail mindset.
• Experience in hospitality retail is a plus.
• Ability to explain promotions and merchandise to guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide friendly, efficient service.
• Highlight promotions and recommend products to boost sales.
• Offer guidance on merchandise, styling, and pricing.

Skills

Guest greeting

Retail sales

Product knowledge

Point of sale (POS)

Inventory awareness

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Description

The iconic Hotel del Coronadois looking for a Seasonal Retail Associate to join the team! Join one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world and after a $400M renovation and expansion, the resort is more stunning than ever.

Located on Coronado Island just minutes from Downtown San Diego, this 28-acre property was built in 1888 and has over 750 rooms, cottages, and villas with 65,000 square feet of banquet space, and 10 food and beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, 2 bars, a food truck, marketplace, ice cream shop, and in-room dining.

Seasonal Full-Time will run until January 2, 2027 with the possibility of extending to Full-Time employment

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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Retail Associate, you're not just selling merchandise - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Delight our guests: Greet guests upon arrival and provide friendly and efficient service to enhance the shopping experience
• Drive retail sales: Highlight promotions and provide product recommendations to enhance the guest experience and maximize profitability
• Be a product expert: Offer guidance on merchandise, styling, and pricing to help customers make informed purchases
• Process transactions with care: Accurately total and handle guest payments using the point-of-sale system; manage cash transactions, process credit and debit cards, issue change, and redeem gift certificates/cards
• Package and fulfill orders: Wrap merchandise and prepare orders for shipments
• Monitor inventory: Assist with stock management and ensuring proper merchandise supply levels

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests - we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

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