Careers
The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is seeking individuals who share our passion for exceptional guest service.
If you would like to work at a beautiful, AAA rated Five-Diamond resort this may be the opportunity for you!
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Culinary
Pastry Line Cook
Full Time
$12.00 per hour
Assist the Pastry Chef in food production and responsible for providing the highest standard of culinary product to our guests.
Requires an apprenticeship, cooking school with a focus on Baking/Pastry and/or 2 years experience; training in sanitation; ability to work on weekends, evenings and holidays; and ability to stand for duration of 6-8 hours. Spanish skills are helpful.
Line Cook
Full Time
$12.50 per hour
The Line Cook assists the culinary team in providing Five Diamond standards of service and cooking to guests while practicing OVI&S policies and procedures. Prepares and cooks food with attention to cleanliness and sanitation, consistent quality standards and taste, timeliness and cost effectiveness. Maintains a clean, organized and safe work station.
Requires a minimum one (1) year minimum culinary experience or training equivalent. Ability to follow recipes and ability to follow directions. Ability to work without daily supervision. Ability to focus attention to details in performing repetitive tasks. Must be able to handle multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize work assignments. Excellent guest service skills and attitude. Enthusiasm for working in a team oriented, fast paced environment that fosters creativity.
Engineering
Engineer I
Full Time
$13.45 per hour
Basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, pool care, and hand and power tools. Preventative maintenance; repair of all physical plant equipment. Complete work orders as assigned by supervisor; respond to guest room maintenance requests, emergencies. Desirable background includes 1-2 years of experience in hotel maintenance; CPR/first aid qualified; and knowledge of HVAC/R.
Engineer II
Full Time
Starting at $15.75 DOE
Will be responsible for general repairs. Must be at least 18 years or older and have basic knowledge that includes electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and kitchen equipment. Prior experience in a hotel/resort is a plus. Must be able to lift 50+lbs. This is a guest contact position and requires excellent people skills
Painter
Full-Time
$12.50 per hour
Requires one (1) year of painting experience; knowledge of drywall repair; ability to work well with others; and ability to take direction and work unsupervised. Desired skills include: knowledge of tile setting and grouting and knowledge of basic masonry. A flexible schedule is required.
Food & Beverage
Please visit "Seasonal Positions" above for our current openings
Cafe Verde Server
Full-Time
$8.00 per hour + Gratuities
Minimum one year of previous bussing experience, preferably in a fine dining restaurant or an upscale hotel/resort environment. Able to stand for an 8 hour shift, lift and carry 35+ lbs. Strong guest service skills. Team player; energetic; motivated; neat appearance. A flexible schedule is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Herb Garden Pool Server
Part-Time
$8.00 per hour + Gratuities
Must be at least 21 years and have previous serving experience. Able to stand for 8 hour shift and transport 35+ lbs. Must possess excellent people skills, professional appearance, be friendly, courteous, and a team player, enjoy working with people; be well-dressed and groomed. A flexible schedule is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays.
In-Room Dining Server
Full-Time/Part-Time
$8.00 per hour + Gratuities
Must be 21 years or older. Minimum two (2) years of serving experience, preferably in Room Service. Possess a basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette. Must have ability to lift 15-45 lbs and stand for a 6-8 hour shift. Must possess excellent people skills, professional appearance, and be a team player. Must have ability to read, write, and speak in English. A flexible schedule is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays
In-Room Dining Mini-Bar Attendant
Full-Time
$10.00 per hour
Prior F&B/hotel or related experience required. Must have excellent organizational skills, and guest service skills. Detail oriented and able to multitask. Must have an outgoing personality, be friendly, courteous and enjoy working with people. Must have ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to work weekends and holidays
Oak Grill Supervisor
Full Time
BOE
The Oak Grill Supervisor is a leadership position is responsible for assisting in the smooth functioning of service for the Oak Grill Restaurant. Guides a team of skilled line level food and beverage associates, leading the dining staff in the efficient delivery of providing the highest standards of service to our guests. Encourages staff growth and development. Works cohesively with food and beverage managers and chefs to ensure a seamless guest experience. Competent communicator who resources other hotel managers to ascertain guests needs based on the general resort business which may change on a daily basis. Possesses a distinctive creative ability to ensure competitive positioning in the marketplace. Assists in upholding financial obligations of the restaurant. Professional presentation skills to represent and to promote food and beverage program quality to our guests. Works effectively in a quality assurance environment that embraces input to formulate the positioning, systems development and standards of the restaurant. Exhibits a passion for excellence. Leads by example and acts as a role model for others, and will at all times exhibit the highest levels of professionalism in all management practices and be a resource for the improvement of the guest experience and future growth and development of the resort.
Minimum two (3-4) years of serving experience, preferably in the hotel industry and or an upscale establishment. Possess a basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette. Must have ability to lift 15-45 lbs and stand for a 6-8 hour shift. Must possess excellent people skills, professional appearance, and be a team player. Must have ability to read, write, and speak in English. A flexible schedule is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Oak Grill Server
Full-Time/Part-Time
$8.00 per hour + Gratuities
Must be 21 years or older. Minimum two (2) years of serving experience, preferably in the hotel industry and or an upscale establishment. Possess a basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette. Must have ability to lift 15-45 lbs and stand for a 6-8 hour shift. Must possess excellent people skills, professional appearance, and be a team player. Must have ability to read, write, and speak in English. A flexible schedule is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Oak Grill Food Runner
Part-Time
$11.50 per hour
Minimum two (2) years of food running/serving experience, preferably in the hotel industry and or upscale establishment. Possess a basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette. Must have ability to lift 15-45 lbs and stand for a 6-8 hour shift. Must possess excellent people skills, professional appearance, and be a team player. Must have ability to read, write, and speak in English. A flexible schedule is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Oak Grill Busser
Part-Time
$8.00 per hour + Gratuities
Minimum two (2) years of bussing experience, preferably in the hotel industry and or upscale establishment. Possess a basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette. Must have ability to lift 15-45 lbs and stand for a 6-8 hour shift. Must possess excellent people skills, professional appearance, and be a team player. Must have ability to read, write, and speak in English. A flexible schedule is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Golf
Golf Cart Attendant
Part-Time
$8.00 per hour
Provides each golfer and hotel guest with Five Diamond service. Transports golf carts in and out of golf storage facility. Loads golf bags onto golf carts for daily golf course operation. Washes and cleans carts after golf course use. Monitors range ball levels on driving range. Assists Starter with regular golf course operational duties. Friendly, hospitable and gracious. Must possess excellent people skills, professional appearance, and be a team player. Must possess valid California Drivers License with a clean driving record. Must have ability to read, write, and speak in English. A flexible schedule is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Golf Valet
Part-Time
$8.25 per hour + Gratuities
Provides each golfer and hotel guest with Five Diamond service. Responsible for shoe-shine service, golf club repairs, some retail duties, issuing rental clubs. Must be 18 years of age with previous knowledge of golf and club repair. Must possess excellent people skills, professional appearance, and be a team player. Must have ability to read, write, and speak in English. A flexible schedule is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Group Dining
Banquets Conference Concierge Administrator
Full-Time
$16-18 per hour BOE
Individual's responsibilities include to Check e-mail,(AM) Check Daily Packet for last minute changes,(AM) Post Door Signs/Directional, (AM) Inspect Rooms and set ups, Periodically check in with Groups and meeting planners, Entertain guest requests, Inspect meeting spaces every 15 minutes, Inform Team of Group Break-outs for refreshing, Inspect Room Re-Sets, Direct Group Attendees to desired location/"chiming", Check with CSM Team, (AM) Leave PM Door Signs for PM CC, (PM) Post PM Signs, (PM) Sort/Log FedEx AM/PM Delivery (if applicable), (PM) Ship packages (remaining) (if applicable), (PM) Make Door Signs/Directional for following day AM CC. (PM) Make Daily Packet (Daily Events sheet, Room Set (Excel) sheet, Updated BEO packet (post 2pm)
Additional duties also include: Making/preparing Labels for upcoming functions, Pricing signs for cash bars, Delphi checks and changes, Info-Genesis billing, Copies of forms, Organizing and cleaning office, Copies of schedule, Maintaining bulletin board and info for associates, Posting any info emails for associates, Posting table numbers, Ordering office supplies.
Must be team player, enthusiastic, have excellent people skills and meet grooming standards. Able to handle all situations in a professional manner. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
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Group Dining Server
On-Call
$17.60 per hour
Must be 21 years or older. Previous dining experience, preferably in banquet service. Must be able to lift at least 30 lb. trays and be able to stand through shift. Must be team player, enthusiastic, have excellent people skills and meet grooming standards. Able to handle all situations in a professional manner. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
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Housekeeping
Room Attendant
Part Time
$10.00 per hour + incentive pay
Cleans hotel guestrooms according to our 5-diamond service standards providing the highest level of quality and service for hotel guests. Must be a team player, service and detail oriented. Able to push, stand, stoop, bend, and lift items weighing up to 25 pounds repetitively during entire shift, and meet quota of 12 rooms in 8 hours. Must be able to speak and read English. Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
Turndown Attendant
Part Time
$10.00 per hour + incentive pay
Must be at least 18 years or older. Must be able to walk 90% of the time while on the job and be able to provide turndown service to quota of 40-45 rooms. Must be detail-oriented, a self-starter and self-motivated. Must also be able to read and write, and be flexible with duties and scheduling.
Rooms
Guest Service Agent
Full Time
$14.00 per hour
Requirements: Minimum of one (1) year in a guest contact position; previous front desk or reservations experience preferred in a hotel/resort. Must have an outgoing personality, professional appearance, be friendly, courteous and enjoy working with people. Must have ability to read, write, and speak in English. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and property management systems. A flexible schedule is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Candidate must have the ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding. Ability to provide legible written communication. Ability to work cohesively with other employees as part of a team. High school graduate. Demonstrate a high level of computer skills. Ability to do basic arithmetic. Ability to work a flexible workweek including nights, weekends and holidays. Excellent people skills. Ability to be a clear thinker in pressure situations and exercise good judgment. Ability to focus attention to detail. Ability to endure a standing position for an extended period of time while carrying out job duties to standard. Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent Inn information. Ability to ensure security of guest room access and hotel property. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to think and respond quickly to situations at hand. Ability to efficiently process and prioritize tasks at hand. Ability to apply a common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Maintain professional appearance, behavior, integrity, and openness to guest and fellow employees. Ability to remain calm and courteous in demanding and difficult customer situations. Ability to work evenings and weekends, when business requires.
Bell Captain
Full-Time
$15.00 per hour
Minimum one (1) year previous experience in a similar position at a Hotel/Resort preferred. Candidate must act as a liaison between the Guest Services Manager and the Front Door Supervisors and the bell staff. Works closely with the Guest Services Manager to carry out both guest service improvements and assist in creating a positive and supportive work environment. Directly responsible for overseeing the front door supervisors and bell staff, assisting with the day to day operation of the department including the greeting of guests and the execution of guest requests, upkeep and condition of company equipment, and development of front door supervisors and bell staff. Must be able to fulfill the following: be able to foster teamwork between the front door and other departments, be able to communicate clearly in written and verbal English, have a high school diploma, work flexible hours, be able to stand for long periods, be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. repetitively, be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, carry a valid driver's license with a clean record, be able to drive a standard transmission vehicle, be able to receive and execute delegation and be able to carry multiple tasks simultaneously in a calm, positive and courteous manner. A flexible schedule is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Bellman
Full-Time/Temporary
$8.00 per hour + Gratuities
Minimum one (1) year previous experience in the capacity of Bell Attendant at an upscale hotel/resort and or previous experience in a customer service role. Valid California Drivers License with a clean driving record. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language. Must have an outgoing personality, professional appearance, be friendly, courteous and enjoy working with people. Team player and clear thinker in pressure situations and exercise good judgments. Ability to work with minimal supervision. A flexible schedule is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Handle incoming and departing guests: greet, park, retrieve cars, and provide luggage assistance, ensuring the security of vehicles in valet. Promote positive relations with all guests and visitors ensuring guest satisfaction. Display standards of excellence and professionalism. Work well under pressure and follow directions. Maintain knowledge of: Scheduled daily activities. Daily arrivals and departures. Hotel features, services and amenities. Hours of operation for each outlet. Work in a manner that promotes accident prevention. Properly handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information. Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas including Club Car fleet. Ensure that all pertinent information is documented in the log book daily.
Shuttle Driver
Full-Time
$10.00 per hour
Minimum one (1) year previous experience in a customer service role. Valid California Drivers License with a clean driving record. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language. Must have an outgoing personality, professional appearance, be friendly, courteous and enjoy working with people. Team player and clear thinker in pressure situations and exercise good judgments. Ability to work with minimal supervision. A flexible schedule is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Shuttle guests around the resort in a efficent manner and promote positive relations with all guests and visitors ensuring guest satisfaction. Display standards of excellence and professionalism. Maintain knowledge of: Scheduled daily activities. Daily arrivals and departures. Hotel features, services and amenities. Hours of operation for each outlet. Work in a manner that promotes accident prevention.
Spa
Nail Technician
On Call
$8.00 per hour + Commission
Requires CA cosmetology license. Must have professional appearance, be friendly, courteous, dedicated, organized, meticulous, and be team player. Excellent communication skills and a flexible schedule are required. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Herb Garden Massage Therapist
Temporary/Seasonal
Level I Commission Structure
Requires a minimum of 250 hours of massage practitioner certification and liability insurance; must be qualified for Swedish and Deep Tissue plus three other types of massage. Exceptional guest service and communication skills. Able to make guests feel comfortable during treatments. National Certification a plus; one to three years of massage experience preferred, and/or a background as a body technician, esthetician, fitness, health care, resort and spa professional.
Leadership Positions
Chef de Cuisine
Full Time
The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for management and day to day operations of Oak Grill, support of Ojai Valley Inn and Spa Mission, Vision and Service Standards; including profitable financial management, effective leadership, excellent customer service skills, and supervision of department requirements and standards. Accountable for managing all aspects of Oak Grill including but not limited to: training, supervision and scheduling of all line associates, execution of all menu items, ordering, proper storage, organization and inventory of all products, training and implementation of all sanitation procedures, as directed by the Executive Chef. Assist Executive Chef with developing menu items and standardized recipes while managing food and labor costs as well as assisting Executive Chef and Resort Chef upon request with any departmental initiatives. Chef de Cuisine performs additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs.
Two to three years luxury hotel culinary experience plus two to three years hotel sous chef/kitchen management experience.
Executive Chef
Full Time
Salary DOE
The Ojai Valley Inn and Spa is seeking an Executive Chef to be part of the Food and Beverage leadership team who collectively make key strategic and operational decisions for the Food and Beverage operation within the Resort. The Executive Chef ensures the smooth running of the culinary department, maintaining the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa quality of product and service to four restaurants including our signature restaurant Maravilla, Banquet kitchen, In Room Dining kitchen and two pool outlets. The Executive Chef will oversee all aspects of the culinary operation including menu planning, food costs, banquet events, recruitment, retention and development of chefs within the culinary department.
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of five years as Executive Chef and proven track record of success in a top rated luxury hotel/resort environment. This individual should possess creativity, innovation for the Farm to Table movement. In addition, the ability to provide both guidance and strong leadership to others, combined with a fiscally responsible approach and strong work ethic. Must possess high quality of standards, be a strong leader, communicator and trainer.
Operations Controller
Full Time
Salary DOE
Responsible for daily supervision and management of Accounting Department through the supervision of the Accounting Managers. Monitor and mentor inter-departmental communications, insuring that positive messages are being sent from all accounting staff to external departments when dealing with daily operating needs of the office. Foster a ‘can do' reputation where people will want to come to you for assistance and input. Provide leadership to office staff on all intra-departmental communications, empowering and encouraging staff to present resolutions to daily opportunities; discourage "delegating up" inter-intra departmental issues by mentoring staff in problem solving techniques and instituting long term solutions that work for both accounting and supported departments. Lead weekly office meetings and review all scheduling of office staff. Establish and monitor quantifiable goals for all staff within the office, incorporating goal-based standards that include the primary overall goals of the property. Ensure defined individual goals are incorporated in all performance evaluations of accounting department staff. Closely monitor daily performance of tasks against priorities assigned and direct staff in time and task management according to the prescribed priorities.
Functional duties include production of timely & accurate financial reports (monthly, weekly, and daily), maintaining all reconciliation (blank, balance sheet, and necessary p & l accounts), costs of sales and payroll, and insure that year-end audit goals for internal controls and owner mandated procedures be adhered to. Oversee monthly closing process, prepare standard and adjusting month end journal entries and review all entries from all sources. Responsible for issuing both preliminary and final monthly financial reports. Work with Purchasing, Rooms, F & B, Golf, Spa, and Retail to track and report on inventory levels, usage. Act as signatory on operating accounts in the absence of the Director of Finance, and assist with managing of daily cash movement when required. Assist with annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Assist with all capital tracking and forecasting. Have strong computer skills.
The Controller will also periodically monitor the purchasing and receiving functions, and assist with the taking of inventories, primarily with monthly food and beverage, but also in all other inventories such as retail.
If you are interested in any of our open positions and you meet these qualifications, please submit your resume and contact information via e-mail to jobs@ojairesort.com. Applications in person are accepted Tuesdays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm or Thursdays from 9:00am to noon.
Flexible schedule required for all positions
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Minimum age 18, unless otherwise stated
The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug and alcohol free workplace.
Human Resources
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
24-Hour Job Hotline: (805) 640-2045
Mailing Address:
905 Country Club Road Ojai, CA 93023
Telephone Number: (805) 640-2068
Fax Number: (805) 646-0904
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