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Front Desk Supervisor

La Playa Hotel

Camino Real & 8th Ave
Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921

Hotel with 76 Rooms
Managed By Marc & Rose Hospitality

Medical / Dental / Vision / Hotel Discounts / Numerous Voluntary Products / 401k + Match / Pet insurance and much more for full time and many for part time as well!

Lead Front Desk Supervisor Position at La Playa Hotel in Carmel - Elevate Your Hospitality Career Today
Compensation: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour plus commission, Full-Time
AM and PM Shifts / Weekends Required

Embark on a Career Journey in Idyllic Carmel by the Sea at La Playa Hotel!

Imagine a workplace where every day feels like a stroll on the beach. At La Playa Hotel, located in the picturesque town of Carmel by the Sea, you're not just at work; you're immersed in a sanctuary where the surf's murmur compliments your career growth. Join us in a role where you can ignite your passion for service, leading a dynamic front desk team in providing top-tier hospitality.

Why Choose La Playa Hotel?
  • Step into a role at a prestigious four-diamond resort renowned for its heartfelt hospitality
  • Advance your career with ample opportunities for professional growth
  • Join a team that champions respect, professionalism, and teamwork in creating memorable guest experiences
Your Impact:
  • Ensure a seamless registration process, setting the tone for an exceptional guest experience
  • Expertly manage transactions, maintaining precision in all cash handling
  • Offer a warm, genuine welcome that makes each guest feel unique
  • Resolve guest inquiries with a solution-oriented mindset that enhances their stay
  • Elevate guest interactions by integrating our Mystery Shopper Standards
  • Lead and inspire a team of talented front desk agents, guiding them as the manager on duty
Are You Our Next Team Member?
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with a strong penchant for guest services
  • Previous guest service experience is crucial; show us your knack for making guests feel special!
  • Possess the agility to make swift decisions that bolster both guest satisfaction and team support
  • Bring excellent communication skills and a professional poise that reflects our brand

If your heart beats for hospitality and creating unforgettable experiences, apply today to join our team at La Playa Hotel. We are an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to nurturing an environment of genuine hospitality. Dive into a career where your daily backdrop includes the stunning views and artistic vibe of Carmel by the Sea. Let’s create moments that guests cherish, encouraging them to return time and again.

At La Playa Hotel, we treat every guest as if they were our only guest. With a focus on being hands-on and heartfelt, we strive for a level of courtesy and respect that upholds our ideals of sincerity, collaboration, curiosity, and conscientiousness. A true customer focus is essential for thriving with us, where every interaction is an opportunity to share the spirit of genuine hospitality.

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.

Posted August 7, 2026

About La Playa Hotel

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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About Marc & Rose Hospitality

Practicing Genuine Hospitality Since 1962

Marc & Rose is a hospitality collective of iconic resorts and hidden gems, each rooted in its destination and united by a shared purpose: to make space for genuine hospitality. As owner-operators, we believe hospitality is more than service -- it's a daily practice rooted in empathy, curiosity, and care. Every property has its own character, but all are connected by a commitment to creating thoughtful experiences that bring people together.

Our purpose comes to life through four guiding pillars: Hands-On & Heartfelt, Sincere & Focused, Collaborative & Curious, and Always Conscientious. These values shape how we welcome our guests, support one another, and continually learn, grow, and improve.

We know that each of us is the host one day; the next, the traveler. That perspective reminds us to approach every interaction with empathy, intention, and care. It shapes how we welcome our guests, support our colleagues, and build places where people feel they belong. Because genuine hospitality isn't defined by a single role -- it's created by every person who chooses to practice it.

Working at Marc & Rose means being part of a team that takes pride in the details, invests in your growth, and believes the best experiences come from people who genuinely want to be there. Across a collection of distinctive destinations, you'll find meaningful work, room to grow your craft, and colleagues who care about doing things well.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to welcome you.

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