Pool Server (Seasonal) at InterContinental Hotels Group in CA, CA

Great restaurant memories come from many places. The sights, sounds, scents and, importantly, service. As a Restaurant Server, you’ll welcome our guests, recommend food and drink and help keep service on-track and up to standard. By tailoring each guest’s experience to their unique tastes, you’ll create memories as delightful as the dishes.

Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, presents a new era of indulgence offering 167 opulent guest rooms and suites. Introduced at a generous 720 square feet, rooms feature spa-like and luxurious bathrooms complete with a soaking tub, walk-in rain shower, double vanity and Perricone MD products, alongside thoughtful mementos through distinct Regent hallmarks.

Poised along a coveted coastline overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the resort celebrates the allure of unexpected harmony through contrasts, delivering inspired stays with a seamless blend of timeless elegance and modern luxury. Regent Santa Monica Beach is home to four dining destinations, each offering unique epicurean discoveries. Orla and Orla Bar by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina brings the peerless charm and boundless flavor of the Mediterranean to Southern California, while the poolside Azure Bar presents elevated poolside dining and creative cocktails. Sweet July Café debuts in collaboration with Ayesha Curry with exclusive menu items and a curated selection of beloved coffee and tea beverages. The beachfront oasis also boasts a 10,000 square feet Guerlain Wellness spa, outdoor pool (Azure Pool), The Regent Boutique, and state-of-the-art Fitness Center. The opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach marks a historic return of the brand to Los Angeles and represents the Americas flagship. For more information visit RegentSantaMonicaBeach.com

Job Summary: As a Seasonal Pool Server, you will uphold Regent's luxury standards by assisting with tasks such as serving beverages, taking orders, and explaining menu items. You'll help stock supplies, assist the bartender with ice and restocking, and work with the kitchen to ensure accurate food orders. Additionally, you'll greet and seat guests, maintain cleanliness and organization at the pool, and adjust chaise loungers and umbrellas as needed. Your role requires excellent hospitality skills, teamwork, clear communication, and a focus on quality service.

A little bit about your day:

Reporting to the Outlets Manager, every day is different, but you’ll mostly:

• Promote Regent’s service philosophy and style through our people attributes.
• Deliver exceptional hospitality to all guests, ensuring attentive, polished, and courteous service at all times.
• Ability to create an outstanding dining experience.
• Experience with name usage and remembering guest's preferences.
• Speak on the menu, specific food items, the wine list, or any other inquiries the guest may have.
• Offer friendly and prompt service to our guests.
• Set up and break down of pool area.
• Moving umbrellas and chairs for guests, where necessary.
• Replenishment of guest waters and changing of soiled towels when needed.
• Assistance with preparation and distribution of hourly pool amenities.
• Deliver Forbe’s five-star service.

What we need from you:

• Must have at least 1 year experience in food and beverage operations – luxury hotel or fine dining experience a plus.
• Understand and perform job duties to the expectations of Regent Santa Monica and the restaurant Service, Food, Beverage and Wine manuals.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
• Able to stand for long periods and move about the property.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Must be able to must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• This position necessitates participation in a pooled tip system, where you contribute to tipping out the support staff and other essential team members.

What you can expect from us:

The hourly pay rate for this role is $17.00 to $18.90/hr, plus tips. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed at Regent Santa Monica Beach.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled

About the Team

Guests have made grand entrances through the doors of Regent® Hotels & Resorts for nearly half a century. Born in 1970, our collection of modern hotels and resorts are home to stays both serene and sensational. The type of experiences that elevate above the noise and charm for even the most seasoned of travellers. An invitation to life’s most scenic moments. We are the legendary innovative luxury brand, reimagining modern hospitality by sparking fresh perspectives across hand selected hotels and resorts. Regent colleagues are gracious hosts, with emboldened spirit and dynamic as they provide meaningful moments to deliver the greatest of the guest experiences.

About the Company

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?