Gain amazing hospitality skills in the Rooms Department of this beautiful 4* Hotel in the coastal city of Charleston, SC! Train as a Reservations and Front Desk Agent, then become a Front Desk Supervisor!
With a decorated past that spans from American settlement to the dark ages of slavery and the Civil War, up to its modern status as a vibrant cultural hub, Charleston, SC boasts activities suitable to anyone seeking a fun time!
Placement Remarks
Salary
Reservations and Front Desk Agent - $16.00/hour
Front Desk Supervisor - $17.00/hour
Benefits
Candidate should fly into Charleston, SC airport and can uber to the hotel. Host company will reimburse them for the uber ride.
Host Company can provide 10 days room and tax on property and can extend if needed. The Host Company recommends apartments and real estate agents in their arrival package. Housing isn’t provided. There is public transporation but biking is also easy in downtown Charleston.
4 months of supervisory experience included!*
Salary
Reservations and Front Desk Agent - $16.00/hour
Front Desk Supervisor - $17.00/hour
Requirements
Eligibility criteria for our Career USA programs:
You are enrolled in a post secondary ministerially recognized academic institution in the hospitality industry OR have a hospitality degree and at least 1 year of recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside of the USA) OR have 5 years recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside the USA
You have shown consistent career growth over the last years
You have shown serious commitment to your most recent employers
Local attractions
Charleston, South Carolina is a historic and beautiful destination with countless national parks and forest dotting the area, any lover of the natural world would find themselves right at home here. That being said, Charleston is a worldly city in its own right as well. With a population of 100 thousand and rising, Charleston is becoming an extremely diverse city with a rich history in the region. Famous for blues and “low country” style, South Carolina is a fabulous destination for any candidate wanting to experience true southern culture with the backdrop of a seaside city. For specific activities to experience in the area please see the list of activities in the “local attractions” section.
Housing
Housing options in Charleston are extremely varied, depending on where the candidate would like to live. Apartments outside of downtown can be as cheap as $900 per month for a one bedroom apartment, but in downtown, the average price of a one bedroom apartment downtown is around $1500 per month. It is recommend that candidates bring around $2500 for startup money, because since they do not have credit here in America, candidates will likely have to pay for their first and last months’ rent up front, plus a security deposit of likely a few hundred dollars. Here are some links to start your housing search in the area! Apartments, Zillow, Trulia, Hotpads, For Rent, The Jasper Apartments, Cornerstone at King Apartment Homes, 61 Vandy, Sterling Campus Center Apartments.
Transportation
Charleston is a very friendly city for those who prefer to walk, with plenty of sidewalks all around the city. Charleston also has plentiful bike trails as well. That being said, if you prefer mass transportation instead, Charleston does have a mass transit system in the form of “Low Country Rapid Transit” which is a bus system that goes all around the city. For specific information about getting around Charleston via mass transit, please see the below link. If you plan to travel around the region outside of Charleston, then you may wish to purchase a used vehicle. The average used car will cost you around $400 months, plus around $100 for car insurance. See here for more transportation info.
Attractions
Fort Sumter National Monument, Pineapple Fountain, Historic Charleston, Explore Charleston
Once you click the apply button, one of our wonderful career consultants will be notified of your interest in this position and will get back to you within two business days. When you qualify for the placement, the next step will be an introductory call to see if we can meet your expectations.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitality
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