Accepting Resumes from Qualified Candidates!

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The historic Mari Jean Hotel in the heart of St. Petersburg's Grand Central District on Central Avenue completed an extensive renovation to all Guest rooms and public spaces, and opened its doors on June 20, 2023. This premier adults-only resort offers accommodations featuring king, queen, or full beds, private baths in all Guest rooms, along with modern amenities and conveniences today’s distinctive travelers want! 

Do you have loads of experience working at the Front Desk and/or in Housekeeping? Do you have an outgoing personality that makes it hard for you to blush easily? Send us your resume and tell us why you want to carry on the legendary service once provided by the famed Mari Jean herself. 

Front Desk Hosts manage hotel reservations, special requests, and room inventory; communicate with pre-arrival Guests seeking to optimize their vacation experience; graciously greet, check-in and checkout hotel Guests; gather and secure personally identifiable information; process secure charges and payments; assist with luggage; professionally and knowledgeably answer the phone, following up to completion on all requests; take new arrivals to their rooms to familiarize them with the features of their room; sell available rooms to walk-in Guests and by phone; and other duties assigned by leadership as necessary. 

A willingness to make eye contact and smile while providing top-notch Guest service must be woven into your DNA.

Shifts can begin as early as 7:30 AM while others can end as late as 4:00 AM depending on the day of the week and hotel occupancy levels.

Housekeeping Hosts are skilled in a wide range of housekeeping functions with responsibility for maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the hotel. 

They are empowered to move about their space and do what needs to be done. Whether delivering Guest requests, stocking housekeeping carts, cleaning Guest rooms and public spaces, retrieving and stocking linen, or other similar responsibilities assigned by leadership as necessary, our Housekeeping Hosts insure the spaces in the hotel help create memorable Guest experiences. Cleaning and keeping things cleaning must be a vital part of who you are.

Shifts can begin as early as 9:00 AM while others can end as late as 7:00 PM.

For Everyone

No matter the position, a few things are critical to success – ensuring a safe work place, following company policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality, upholding quality standards, and ensuring your uniform, personal appearance, and communications are professional. 

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a boutique-size, full-service hotel or larger
• Focused attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to follow all safety, fire, emergency, and security procedures
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality service, taking a welcoming, hands-on approach to work
• Demonstrated respect for all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or gender identity
• Full availability, including days, nights, especially weekends, and holidays
• Willingness to work a shift of 8 hours or 10 hours and overtime as operationally needed
• Provide valid, government-issued proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Dependable transportation to/from the hotel
• Ability to stand, bend, and move about for a full shift; move or lift up to 50 pounds; clearly communicate in English (bi/multi-lingual skills are a plus)
• Knowledgable in the local community and surrounding St. Petersburg area

Starting Pay: $16.00 per hour ($12.00 per hour during training)
 

Education: High school diploma or GED

What’s next?

Qualified candidates should specify for which role they are applying, Front Desk Host or Housekeeping Host, when submitting resumes through this online form. 

Please include your full name when submitting your resume. In the message box, briefly tell us why you see yourself as an ideal fit for the role you want here at the Mari Jean Hotel. Remember to click the paperclip to attach your resume before clicking the SUBMIT button.

As opportunities become available, we will select from the most qualified applicants to ask about your current availability and interest in anticipation of setting up an interview. 

The Mari Jean Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.