Beach Attendant
Cheval Blanc Saint-Barth seeks a Beach Attendant in Saint Barthélemy — entry-level contract role assisting beach service, hygiene and guest hospitality.
Overview
Cheval Blanc Saint-Barth is the Caribbean Maison of Cheval Blanc, the luxury hospitality house within the LVMH portfolio. Situated on Flamands Beach in Saint-Barthélemy, the property offers an intimate, high-touch resort experience where refined interiors and bespoke service standards define the guest stay.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver impeccable, discreet guest service across the beach area from arrival to departure, including welcome, placement and cloakroom assistance.
- Assist the Beach Chef in the preparation and service of beverages and light restauration, ensuring presentation meets Cheval Blanc standards.
- Prepare, organise and maintain beach equipment and refreshment points, guaranteeing a seamless service flow throughout shifts.
- Ensure strict application of hygiene and food-safety procedures (HACCP) in all beach service operations.
- Clear, clean and sanitise lounge and dining areas during and after service; oversee maintenance of client-facing equipment.
- Coordinate closely with kitchen, beach bar, laundry and maintenance teams to ensure operational harmony and timely replenishment.
- Promote the hotel’s restaurants and culinary events to guests, contributing to the property’s cross-selling and guest experience objectives.
Qualifications
- BEP/CAP or Baccalauréat Professionnel in Restaurant Service, Culinary Arts or equivalent vocational qualification
- Working knowledge and demonstrated application of HACCP food-safety standards
- Fluent French and English (verbal and written)
- Familiarity with fine-dining or luxury-hotel service techniques; prior internship or initial professional experience in a comparable establishment preferred
- Strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills and proven team spirit
Skills
Experience
Entry-level: candidates may be recent graduates or possess a first internship/role in luxury hotel or starred-restaurant environments; prior exposure to high-standard service environments is preferred.
Education
BEP, CAP or Baccalauréat Professionnel in Restaurant Service, Culinary Arts or an equivalent vocational qualification.
Culture
The Maison Cheval Blanc cultivates an artisan approach to hospitality: highly personalised service, attention to aesthetic detail and collaborative team dynamics. Staff are expected to deliver discreet, anticipatory service to a demanding international clientele within a refined, service-centric environment.