Jobs in Monterey

Browse Hospitality Careers

Advance your career with our assortment of exciting jobs in Monterey. Applicants are encouraged to apply in person whenever possible. Please apply online only if you are unable to apply in person for our listed hotel careers; we want to see your smiling face! We accept applications in our office Thursdays from 1:00pm - 6:00pm.


Why Start Your Hospitality Career with Portola?

The Portola Hotel & Spa Offers a competitive wage/benefit package which includes Medical, Dental and Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Sick Pay, 401(k) Retirement Savings Program, Educational Reimbursement Program, and a Complimentary Salad Bar Buffet during Meal Periods. Resumes may also be faxed to (831) 375-0857. For more information, call (831) 649-2696. 


Listings for Management Openings

Department Position Description
Banquets Banquet Manager

Responsible for ensuring that the banquet service exceeds its banquet and event sales, event profitability and over all standard of excellence for service and customer experience.

The banquet manager oversees all aspects of a banquet or event BEO's. The manager will oversee staff training, coaching, disciplining and reviewing banquet staff. Expected to facilitate all aspects of the room/facilities set-up and food and beverage service so that all efforts are directed toward the guests' satisfaction, the achievement of department standards and profit.

The qualified candidates must have a minimum of four years of  executing events. Hospitality experience preferred.

Listings for Part-Time Openings

Department Position Description
Guest Services On-Call Porter

Must have a valid California drivers license. Previous bell/valet experience a plus. Exceptional customer service and communication skills needed. Must present DMV driving record. Shifts are primarily evenings. Seasonal/On-Call

Kitchen Cook III

To prepare, produce and present hot food items for the restaurant in accordance with Portola Hotel & Spa recipe cards and plating guides. Must be able to work a fast pace hot line. Basic cooking skills required. Must have food handlers/"ServSafe" card. Must have the ability to communicate and read in English.

Jacks Server

Must be a team player, enjoy people, and have been on a service team. Great attitude and communication skills a must. Previous serving experience required. Micros experience a plus. Food Handler Card required.

Listings for Full-Time Openings

Department Position Description
Housekeeping Room Attendant

Must have hotel experience, be a team player, and be able to clean 14-15 guest rooms. M-F 8-4:30; SAT-SUN & Holidays 8:30-5 *** several Positions Open ***

Guest Services Guest Services Operator

Must have excellent customer service skills, amazing phone etiquette, and ability to multi-task.  Ability to handle high stress situations and reconcile cash drawers.  Previous hospitality experience a plus.  Primarily Evening-- Weekend Shift.

Kitchen Cook III

To prepare, produce and present hot food items for the restaurant in accordance with Portola Hotel & Spa recipe cards and plating guides. Must be able to work a fast pace hot line. Minimum of 3 yrs experience required. Must have food handlers/"ServSafe" card. Must have the ability to communicate and read in English. Evening/ Night Shifts: 3pm-11:30pm/ 4pm-1:30am

Jacks Lounge Bartender

Two years of bartending experience required. Must have current Food Handler Certificate. Great customer service, communication skills and ability to mult-task. Attention to detail a must. This is a full-time position.

Guest Services Front Desk Agent

Must be a professional, team player, and multi-tasker. Previous customer experience required, hospitality experience preferred.
Flexible schedule required.

Banquets Houseperson

Must have quick problem solving ability, excellent inter-personal skills, and must be extremely organized.  Detail oriented a must.  Banquet set-up experience preferred.  Looking for someone who is energetic, can build a strong team and who has great communication skills.