La Playa Hotel
Camino Real & 8th Ave
Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921
Great benefits package. Employee discounts. Great working atmosphere!
Storyteller Wanted: Be the First Smile at Carmel's Legendary La Playa HotelVaries
Compensation: Starting at $17.50 per hour plus tips
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. Apply now and turn “just a job” into a story worth telling.
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.
About La Playa Hotel
La Playa Hotel is a historic boutique hotel tucked minutes from Carmel's white sand beach, offering 76 guest rooms with Pacific views and turn-of-the-century charm. Originally built in 1905, the property has been a landmark of one of California's most prestigious neighborhoods for over 100 years.
Working at La Playa means being part of a small, close-knit team delivering a genuinely personal guest experience in one of the most beautiful settings on the California coast. If that's the kind of hospitality you want to practice, you'll find your place here.
About Marc & Rose
Marc & Rose is a hospitality collective of iconic resorts and hidden gems across the American West, each rooted in its destination and united by a shared purpose: to make space for genuine hospitality. Family-owned and built on a belief that hospitality is more than service, we create places where people feel welcome, and we're looking for people who want to be part of that.
La Playa Hotel provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, La Playa Hotel complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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